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The Himalaya Sessions – Volume I: Excesses and Excuses

Peter Halstead, piano

Recorded in a tractor barn in Colorado’s Vail Valley in 2006, co-founder Peter Halstead performed compilation of compositions all written in the key of D Flat, featuring works by Chopin, Debussy, Erik Satie, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, and Copland. For insights on The Himalaya Sessions – Vol. 1: Excesses and Excuses, read programs notes written by Peter in the booklet below.

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1. Chopin: Nocturne, Op. 27, No. 2

2. Chopin: Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15

3. Debussy: Reflets dans l’Eau, Images

4. Satie: Sarabande No. 3

5. Rachmaninoff: Moment Musical, Op. 16, No. 5

6. Liszt: Paysage, Transcendental Etudes, No. 3

7. Copland: Down a Country Lane, F and D-Flat

8. Liszt: Un Sospiro, Concert Etude No. 3

9. Liszt: Harmonies du Soir, Transcendental Etude No. 11

10. Chopin: Berceuse, Op. 57

11. Debussy: Clair de Lune, Mvt. 3 from Suite bergamasque

12. Liszt: Consolation in D-Flat S. 172 No. 3