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Recordings
Purchase any of Valery Lloyd-Watts' recordings as well as the Bigler~Lloyd-Watts educational program materials online at Renaissance Music.
Valery Lloyd-Watts' unique ability to reveal the heart and soul of the music she plays produces an emotional relationship between the piece and the listener. Recordings like Music Meant for You, Music for your Baby, Music for a Better Brain, The Healing Heart of Music, Bringing Music to Life, and Great Movie Themes demonstrate the deep value she places on the power of music to positively influence individuals.
Music Meant for You
This collection of virtuoso powerhouses and tender masterpieces is a signature Valery Lloyd-Watts recording. Hailed by the American Liszt society as a "first rate musical event, displaying the superb musicianship and pianism of Valery Lloyd-Watts."
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Valery Lloyd-Watts performs solo piano masterpieces by Schumann, Liszt, Chopin, Moszkowski, and others.
| 1. | R. Schumann Papillons, Op.2 | 13:57 |
| 2. | F. Liszt Etudes d'execution transcendante, No.9, 'Ricordanza' | 8:48 |
| 3. | M. Moszkowski Etudes de virtuosite, Op.72, No.6 | 1:33 |
| 4. | P.A. Soler Sonata, R.84 | 3:35 |
| 5. | F. Chopin Nocturne, Op.15, No.1 | 4:07 |
| 6. | F. Chopin Nocturne, Op.27, No.2 | 5:12 |
| O. Pinto Scenas Infantis | 6:29 |
| 7. Run, Run! | (1:16) |
| 8. Ring around the Rosy! | (0:52) |
| 9. March, Little Soldier! | (0:55) |
| 10. Sleeping Time | (2:25) |
| 11. Hobby Horse | (0:51) |
| 12. | Liszt-Busoni Etude, No.3, 'La Campanella' | 4:52 |
| Total: | 44:33 |
Music for Your Baby
Valery Lloyd-Watts released this inspirational children's recording in consonance with the scientific research that states: exposure to classical music improves intelligence. Music for Your Baby is intended to inspire creativity, promote relaxation, and increase intelligence in a child's early development stages.
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Valery Lloyd-Watts, Piano
A collection of the World's Best-loved Masterpieces for Piano
| 1. | J. Brahms Waltz, Op.39, No.15 | 1:34 |
| 2. | W. Niemann Cradle Song (In Children's Land, Op.46) | 1:30 |
| 3. | F. Chopin Nocturne, Op.9, No.2 | 4:24 |
| 4. | F. Liszt Liebestraume, No.3 | 4:08 |
| 5. | F. Liszt Consolation, No.3 | 3:27 |
| 6. | C. Debussy Clair de Lune (Suite Bergamasque) | 4:43 |
| 7. | L. van Beethoven Adagio Cantabile (Sonata, Op.13 'Pathetique') | 4:34 |
| 8. | J.S Bach Prelude, 1:1 (Well-Tempered Clavier) | 2:48 |
| 9. | E. Grieg Nocturne Op.54, No.4 | 4:03 |
| 10. | F. Chopin Prelude Op.28, No.4 | 2:00 |
| 11. | E. MacDowell To A Wild Rose Op.51, No.1 | 1:48 |
| 12. | L. van Beethoven Adagio Sostenuto (Sonata, Op.27, No.2, 'Moonlight') | 5:18 |
| 13. | J.S. Bach Adagio (Concerto for oboe by Marcello, BWV 974) | 3:33 |
| 14. | R. Schumann Traumerei (Kinderscenen, Op.15) | 2:28 |
| Total: | 46:18 |
Music for a Better Brain
Scientists have confirmed what great philosophers and teachers have believed for centuries; listening to classical music increases intelligence. On this CD, Valery Lloyd-Watts has chosen a wide variety of music, each a jewel from the great masters. Listening will stimulate, release, and refresh you.
The Healing Heart of Music
Having deep convictions as to the healing power of music, Valery Lloyd-Watts has chosen a selection of pieces that enhances the mental and physical healing process.
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Valery Lloyd-Watts, Piano
A collection of piano solos that promote peace, balance, and healing.
| 1. | J.S. Bach Prelude, BWV 854 (No.9, WTC, Book 1) | 1:51 |
| 2. | F. Chopin Etude, Op.10, No.3 | 4:24 |
| 3. | F. Chopin Nocturne, No.20 (BI 49) | 4:13 |
| 4. | F. Schubert Impromptu, Op.90, No.3 | 6:08 |
| 5. | F. Chopin Nocturne, Op.15, No.2 | 3:43 |
| 6. | L. van Beethoven Rondo, Op.51, No.1 | 6:43 |
| 7. | W.A. Mozart Sonata, K 330 "Andante Cantabile" | 5:38 |
| 8. | C. Debussy Reverie | 4:56 |
| 9. | F. Schubert Impromptu, Op.142, No.3 "Rosamunde" | 13:46 |
| 10. | F. Chopin Prelude, Op.28, No.15 "Raindrop" | 5:57 |
| 11. | F. Liszt Etude, "Un Sospiro" | 6:37 |
| 12. | F. Chopin Berceuse, Op.57 | 4:55 |
| Total: | 68:51 |
Valery Lloyd-Watts is an artist of first-rank international stature who, for technique, depth of feeling and emotional involvement in the music, deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the very best. -Ted Bond
Bringing Music to Life
This is Valery Lloyd-Watts' first recording with inspiring commentary, in keeping with her belief that listening to classical music enhances human intelligence while promoting spiritual and physical healing.
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Valery Lloyd-Watts, Piano
| 1. | Introductory Comments | 1:14 |
| 2. | Commentary for Chopin Etudes, Op.10, No12, and Op.25, No.7 | 2:06 |
| 3. | Commentary for Chopin Ballade, Op.23 | 3:37 |
| 4. | Commentary for Beethoven Sonata, Op.109 | 6:46 |
| 5. | F. Chopin Etude, Op.10, No.12 Revolutionary | 2:47 |
| 6. | F. Chopin Etude, Op.25, No.7 | 5:14 |
| 7. | F. Chopin Ballade, Op.23 | 9:44 |
| L. van Beethoven Sonata, Op.109 | |
| 8. Vivace | 4:19 |
| 9. Prestissimo | 2:46 |
| 10. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo | 13:01 |
| 11. | S. Rachmaninoff Prelude, Op.3, No.2 Bells of Moscow | 5:01 |
| 12. | G. Gershwin Rialto Ripples | 2:40 |
| 13. | Z. Confrey Dizzy Fingers | 2:03 |
| 14. | Z. Confrey Kitten on the Keys | 2:45 |
| 15. | S. Joplin Maple Leaf Rag | 2:49 |
| 16. | J. Fina Bumble Boogie | 2:40 |
| Total: | 69:32 |
Great Movie Themes
Twenty-one of the most loved movie themes have been especially arranged for Valery Lloyd-Watts by composer Clifford Crawley. Each one is unique and yet they combine to create a unified style. They are beautifully played with all of the virtuoso pianism required.
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Concert arrangements created especially for and performed by Valery Lloyd-Watts, Piano
Clifford Crawley, arranger
| 1. | As Time Goes By Casablanca | 3:32 |
| 2. | The Rose The Rose | 3:06 |
| 3. | Over The Rainbow The Wizard of Oz | 3:30 |
| 4. | Lullaby of Broadway Lullaby of Broadway | 2:34 |
| 5. | Moonglow Picnic | 3:16 |
| 6. | It Might As Well Be Spring State Fair | 2:51 |
| 7. | The Last Time I Saw Paris The Last Time I Saw Paris | 1:58 |
| 8. | Buttons and Bows Paleface | 2:54 |
| 9. | Three Coins In The Fountain Three Coins In The Fountain | 2:46 |
| 10. | Moon River Breakfast At Tiffany's | 4:16 |
| 11. | Zip-a-de-doo-dah Song Of The South | 1:39 |
| 12. | Some Enchanted Evening South Pacific | 3:35 |
| 13. | Where Is Your Heart? Moulin Rouge | 1:38 |
| 14. | Where Do I Begin? Love Story | 2:46 |
| 15. | Somewhere My Love Lara's Theme from Dr. Zhivago | 4:09 |
| 16. | Laura Laura | 3:50 |
| 17. | A Certain Smile A Certain Smile | 4:45 |
| 18. | I've Got You Under My Skin Born To Dance | 4:11 |
| 19. | The Way You Look Tonight Swing Time | 3:11 |
| 20. | The Way We Were The Way We Were | 4:23 |
| 21. | Our Love Affair An Affair To Remember | 4:35 |
| Total: | 70:53 |
A Concert of Masterpieces (also released as Master Class Series, Vol. 1)
This collection creates a dazzling concert of six of the most revered classical treasures, including Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and Bach's Italian Concerto.
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Valery Lloyd-Watts, Piano
| J.S. Bach Italian Concerto | 13:56 |
| 1. Allegro | 3:54 |
| 2. Andante | 5:14 |
| 3. Presto | 3:43 |
| 4. | F. Chopin Waltz, Op. 64, No. 1 (Minute) | 2:15 |
| 5. | F. Chopin Waltz, Op. 64, No. 2 | 3:46 |
| 6. | W.A. Mozart Fantasia in D Minor K. 39 | 6:06 |
| L. van Beethoven Sonata, Op. 21, No. 2 (Moonlight) | 13:25 |
| 7. Adagio sostenuto | 5:40 |
| 8. Allegretto | 2:01 |
| 9. Presto agitato | 5:36 |
| 10. | H. Villa-Lobos"O Polichinelo" from Prole du Bebe, No. 1 | 1:25 |
| Total: | 40:43 |
A Second Concert of Masterpieces (also released as Master Class Series, Vol. 2)
Another fabulous concert program including Beethoven's Pathetique
Sonata, Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu (the genesis of "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows") plus the dramatic Toccata by Khachaturian.
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Valery Lloyd-Watts, Piano
| 1. | D. Scarlatti Sonata, L. 23 | 5:58 |
| L. van Beethoven Sonata, Op. 13 (Pathetique) | 17:39 |
| 2. Grave, Allegro molto e con brio | 7:39 |
| 3. Adagio cantabile | 4:43 |
| 4. Rondo: Allegro | 5:08 |
| 5. | F. Chopin Fantasie Impromptu, Op. 66 | 5:42 |
| C. Debussy Deux Arabesques | 7:44 |
| 6. No. 1 | 4:02 |
| 7. No. 2 | 3:36 |
| 8. | A. KhachaturianToccata | 4:59 |
| Total: | 42:02 |
Educational Recordings
Valery Lloyd-Watts' life long dedication to bringing joy and education to the lives of students through classical music is evident in her masterful recordings.
Valery Lloyd-Watts, with Carole L. Bigler, introduced the Bigler~Lloyd-Watts Piano Repertoire (working title: Mastering the Piano)in 2001, using not only the best pieces available in classical music but also selecting those that students love to play. The seven levels of repertoire will be published by the Alfred Publishing Company. Valery Lloyd-Watts has recorded the entire Suzuki Piano Method repertoire at the invitation of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. These masterful recordings are listened to by thousands of students daily and are available through Warner Brothers music.
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Additional recordings for the Alfred Music Publishing Co. include:
- J.S. Bach's Inventions and Sinfonias
- Applause! Book 1 and Applause! Book 2
- Recital Winners, Vols. 1 and 2
- Recital Gems, Books 1 and 2
- Everybody's Perfect Masterpieces, Vols. 1-4
- Schumann's Scenes from Childhood, Op.15
- J.S. Bach's Anna Magdalena's Notebook
- Falling in Love with Chopin (also released as Chopin: an Introduction to his Piano Works)
- Burgmuller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100
In 1997, she recorded the Diamond Jubilee Collection of pieces by Canadian composers for the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations
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