One Hand Piano / Breitkopf & Härtel


I´m proud to find my music published by Breitkopf & Härtel , the oldest publisher of music in the world.
Barbara Arens, a well-known composer, has put together a book of special compositions. What makes the compositions unique is all pieces are played with either the right or left hand, including a piece composed by yours truly.
A wonderful thought - this type of music is for all pianists who want to improve their weaker hand or who can play with just one hand temporarily or permanently. This is like hitting two birds with one stone - you play enjoyable music and improve yourself.
I love challenges like this and wrote the track "Left on the Wave" for the book.
You will also find great Original One Hand Pieces by Alison Mathews, C.P.E. Bach, Garreth Broke, Mandyczewski, Nikolas Sideris and of course Barbara Arens.
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Thanks Barbara, thanks Breitkopf & Härtel - "One Hand Piano 2" out now.

-> order here <-

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28.5.2022 // Berlin, Gärten der Welt

Ein Klavierabend vor der blühenden Kulisse der Gärten der Welt.
Am 28.05. bin ich mit der großartigen Babett Niclas (Harfe) zu Gast bei "Culture Verte" in den "Gärten der Welt" und wir spielen Musik aus dem aktuellen Album "The Soul of Things".
Es wird ein wunderbarer Abend an diesem besonderen Ort.

->Tickets

-> Facebook-Event


*Clemens

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"Vanguard Award" - Hand-picked by Queen drummer Roger Taylor for Best Score at the Idyllwild Film Festiva

Last year, I had the honor of writing the score for the movie, "The Swimmer".
This beautiful movie, directed by Sophie Salzer, was part of this years competition at the Idyllwild Film Festival, also known as “The Best Little Film Festival on Earth” (per Hollywood Reporter).
As a big fan and admirer of the legendary band, Queen, I am honored that juror himself, Roger Taylor, presented the Vanguard Award for my score. The movie, The Swimmer, will premiere soon.
*Clemens

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T-Akustik

A very welcome visit from the guys of T-Akustik in my studio in Leipzig. We treated and tweaked the room with several acoustic elements which leads to the best possible sound environment for my creative endeavor.
What a great result this is!
Have a look at our journey…

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Live at Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg

I'm proud to share some impressions from the concert at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg last October.
Thanks again to everyone who made these two sold out concerts so special and thanks to Michael Mortlock for catching intense moments.
Happy fifth birthday, beautiful Elbphilharmonie!
I can't wait to be back. 💫
*Clemens
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watch the full video

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2021

I´m glad to see 'The Soul of Things" in so many "End of Year Selections".
2021 was a busy year and I had the pleasure to work with so many great artists - thanks to all beautiful souls involved. 🖤
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"The Soul of Things" (Album) out via @neuemeistermusic
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"The Soul of Things (Solitaer Edit)" (EP) out via @neuemeistermusic
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"Frozen Tears" (Rework) with @svenhelbig & @kristjanjarvi out via @modernrecordings
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"Klein Paris" (Single) out via @7k_music
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"Pato" (Single) with @sojus1_band
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"Colors" (Single) with @felix_raeuber_official
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You can listen to all releases on your favourit streaming platform.
On to a shining new year! 💫
*Clemens

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"Klein Paris" on "Piano Layers Vol.2"

I´m glad to be part of "Piano Layers Vol.2" - a wonderful Piano instrumental collection, put together by 7K Music.
21 great artists are involved in this beautiful project and I wrote a piece called 'Klein Paris", exclusively for this occasion.
This composition is a dedication to my city of Leipzig, which Goethe loved define "Klein Paris" ("Little Paris").
Often when I stroll through the alleys or parks in search of inspiration, I find particular beauty in the small nooks and crannies of the city.
A place that I call home, that surprises me time and time again.
I hope you'll like it. 🖤
*Clemens
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Listen to "Klein Paris" & "Piano Layers": https://7k.lnk.to/Piano_Layers_Vol_2

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New EP "The Soul of Things (Solitaer Edit)" out now

Today I want to share my new EP "The Soul of Things (Solitaer Edit)" with you.
"Indigo Feder" is the last of the four pieces in my album "The Soul of Things", which I recorded and rediscovered on a wonderful instrument in this special room.
The piece, "Indigo Feder", is inspired by the feeling of writing down one's thoughts in real time - focused, thoughts flowing smoothly, peaceful. It is precisely this feeling that gave birth to the four special versions on this collection - live, acoustic and very pure.
Have fun listening and thank you for being part of the journey!

Listen on your preferred streaming service or watch the full video -> https://nm.lnk.to/SolitaerEdit

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New Single 'Ebenholz - Solitaer Edit' out now

When I started writing music for the album, 'The Soul of Things’, during lockdown last year, my first thought was - the most important thing for me is undoubtedly, the piano, which is where most of my music comes to life. Music is born in my studio at home on my old, constantly out of tune but beloved piano. Then, the music journeys to different places, played on different upright and grand pianos.
Every piano has a unique character, upright or grand,- some are over a hundred years old, some play softer, some harder, some have darker or lighter timbres.
’Ebenholz’ is dedicated to the budding of love I have for the piano.
I started playing the piano at the age of 6 and every moment with this instrument was and still is precious to me.
I would like to share one of those moments with you.
*Clemens

‘Ebenholz’ - listen/watch

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Als ich letztes Jahr im Lockdown begonnen hatte, die Musik für das Album ‚The Soul of Things’ zu schreiben, war der erste Gedanke:
Eines der wichtigsten Dinge für mich ist zweifelsohne das Klavier, wo das meiste meiner Musik entsteht. Zuhause im Studio - an meinem alten, etwas verstimmten, geliebten alten Klavier und unterwegs dann gespielt an so vielen unterschiedlichen anderen Klavieren und Flügeln.
Jedes Klavier, jeder Flügel ist anders - manche über hundert Jahre alt, einige spielen sich weicher, einige härter, manche habe dunklere oder hellere Klangfarben
Es ist immer wieder faszinierend, wie dieses Instrument in so vielen Facetten Möglichkeiten gibt, durch Akkorde, Melodien eine Stimmung zu finden.
‚Ebenholz’ ist meiner ursprünglichen Liebe zum Klavier gewidmet.
Mit sechs Jahren habe ich angefangen Klavier zu spielen und noch immer ist jeder Moment an diesem Instrument kostbar für mich.
Einen dieser Momente möchte ich mit Euch teilen.

*Clemens

‘Ebenholz’ - hören/sehen

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New Single 'Apparat/Solitaer' out now

'Solitaer' and 'Apparat' are part of my album 'The Soul of Things'.

Two compositions that, in the form originally orchestrated for the album, couldn't be more different from each other.
In this particular version, both compositions merge as if they belonged together - like two objects that are standing near each other.
Each room, each instrument shines a different light on the music. Changing shades in the sound in sometimes very small details and bringing out ideas that wouldn´t have brought into existence in other places.

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'Solitaer' und 'Apparat' sind Teil meines Albums 'The Soul of Things'.

Zwei Kompositionen, die in Ihrer für das Album ursprünglich instrumentierten Form nicht unterschiedlicher sein könnten.
In dieser besonderen Version gehen beide Kompositionen ineinander über, als würden sie zusammengehören - wie zwei Gegenstände, die eng beieinander stehen.
Jeder Raum, jedes Instrument lässt Musik auf eine andere Art und Weise leben, ändert Schattierungen im Klang in manchmal sehr kleinen Details und bringt Ideen hervor, die man an anderen Orten nicht bekommen hätte.

-> listen here on all streaming platforms

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'Kleines Silber' is part of BBC Sounds 'Classical Focus'

'Kleines Silber' is part of BBC Sounds 'Classical Focus', hosted by the amazing James Heather. It's a wonderful mix of music by Max Richter, Anne Müller, A Winged Victory For The Sullen, Hildur Gudnadottir and many many more.
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What James Heather says:
For this mix I wanted to showcase some of my favourite pieces within and connected to this varied genre. The first part of the mix are songs from bygone eras, the opening track dating way back to the 800’s AD and it moves towards the present day as it goes. I wanted to showcase classical in its most diverse representation too by shining a light on those who traditionally didn’t get the limelight they deserved, but thankfully now that is starting to change for the better. I hope you enjoy this selection!
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Thank you for including my music, James! 🖤

Listen BBC Sounds 'Classical Focus' here

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New Single 'Kaschmir (Solitaer Edit)'

Some weeks ago I had the chance to play and revisit some of the pieces from my album 'The Soul of Things'.
I did so in a room which embodies a warm and homely feeling - exactly what I had in mind when I wrote these compositions.
As a pianist I´m so grateful, when I find the right instrument in the right room - when everything comes together for the music to fill the air.
Today, I´m proud to share 'Kaschmir' (Solitaer Edit) with you.
Pure and recorded live.
Enjoy!
*Clemens
Special thanks to Bechstein their great support

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Ambientfestival Cologne 10.09.2021

I'm excited to perform at Ambientfestival in Cologne for the first time. The soirée concert will take place at wonderful St. Michael Church with with a solo set by John Kameel Farrah, followed by my set.
See you there ❤️!
Fr, 10.09., 16:30 Uhr, St. Michael
(Ticketlink)
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13th Ambientfestival Cologne ANNUM PER ANNUM
09.09.-12.09.2021
📍Cologne
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The four-day festival celebrates 1000 years of St. Aposteln with an exciting program and a select choice of 30 renowned artists and ensembles of contemporary electronic music.

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