Celebrating A NEW MILESTONE
CHOPINESQUE 2024
NEW RELEASE
AUGUST 2, 2024
Chopinesque
Drawing inspiration from Chopin's lyrical melodies and rich emotions, this collection of works channels the essence of his music in a contemporary setting. These pieces evoke themes of longing, contemplation, and beauty, often associated with the tranquility of nighttime.
FEATURED ON SPOTIFY’S CLASSICAL NEW RELEASES
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22, No. 16 - Sergei Rachmaninoff Variation 16 ("Lento") of Rachmaninoff's Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22, stands out as the work's emotional heart. Its flowing lyricism and expressive melody, woven within a delicate interplay of hands and deeply poetic, create a stunning moment of beauty.
August 30, 2024
Carol Comune a US pianist with a rich classical background, presents her new EP Chopinesque. This focus track - a delightful rendition of Schumann's "Carnaval" - channels the essence of Chopin's music, capturing his gift for crafting exquisitely beautiful melodies with a vast spectrum of emotions.
NEw Release “A Quiet Moment” 2023
NeoClassical Felt Piano
A Quiet Moment 8.25.23
A Quiet Moment Our lives have become so busy with the trivial dramas of the day that sometimes, I like taking the time to find solace in the quiet moments. In the beauty of the silence, I find the peace within myself; often this is when the most profound discoveries are made.
The Flower Duet
Acclaimed US pianist Carol Comune releases her new single "The Flower Duet”, a stunning piano rendition of the renowned composition by French maestro Léo Delibes. This exquisite performance presents a fresh perspective on the beloved concert piece from the opera Lakmé. Carol has masterfully reimagined this cherished work, with her delicate and powerful touch bringing new life to "The Flower Duet." With over 60 million streams on Spotify, Carol Comune continues to listeners around the world.
Flottant
The French word flottant means, floating or flowing.
The music is boundless, moving from one place to another, effortlessly and unending. Its freestyle character enables the listener to drift away and be open to the movement of the moment.
New Releases 2023
Sheet Music is available as singles or a complete music book!
Moments - https://carolcomune.com/sheet-music/moments-music-bookMoments
Amore - https://carolcomune.com/sheet-music/amore
Con Grazia - https://carolcomune.com/sheet-music/con-grazia
Summer Rose - https://carolcomune.com/sheet-music/summer-rose
Amore
The newest release from Carol Comune, 'Amore', bathes in romance, eliciting an intense feeling of affection in those that listen.
Con Grazia
This is the second release, an alluring piano composition that effortlessly blends sweeping arpeggios and a quiet melody to evoke a feeling of graceful movement.
summer Rose
This is the last single of 3 original compositions from Carol Comune’s newest EP, “Moments”. It begins with a gentle melody that reflects an inner joy, with colorful dynamics and a momentum that is mesmerizing and uplifting.
Highlights 2022
2022
US pianist and Steinway artist Carol Comune releases her much anticipated new EP Homage. The new collection features Carol’s beautiful interpretations of six classics, performed as a homage to the great composers.
2022
MONTAGE ALBUM
Carol Comune releases her new album Montage, featuring her unique interpretations of seven timeless classical works. The album’s lead single “Prélude” was supported in Spotify’s Classical New Releases playlist. “MONTAGE” won the 2022 “CLASSICAL” ALBUM OF THE YEAR - Carol Comune - Montage - USA (WINNER) awarded by www.solopiano.com / Mathew Mayer
NJMTA Commissioned Composer Conference
Carol comune-Commissioned Composer
Every year, the NJMTA commissions a living composer to create original compositions for piano students to learn and perform in a competition. A performance of these pieces by the winners, chosen by the composer, is held in November at the NJMTA Conference to promote interest in new music by living composers.
since it’s release, The Perfect Place to Be (6-2020)
Celebrates over 15 Million Spotify Streams
New album release-12,2020
Give the gift of Music!
2.800.00 Million Spotify Streams
PASTICHE
Carol Comune releases her new album, Pastiche on December 4, 2020, featuring seven elegant originals, alongside a lovely and calming Prelude, Bruyeres’ by Claude Debussy.
https://www.pianoramix.com/releases/carol-comune-pastiche/
The artwork for this album features an original abstract painting by Vita Schagen, which captures the contemporary yet classic essence of Carol’s music perfectly.
Pre-Save now on Spotify, and you’ll find the album in your library on release day.
Tracklist:
1. Illuminati
2. Bruyères
3. Simply, Miss You
4. Dance of the Carousel
5. Simpatico
6. Summer Moons
7. Serenade by the Sea
8. And We Dance Again (Reprise)
New SINGLE and Album Release
Over 15M Spotify Streams
June 19, 2020
THE PERFECT PLACE TO BE
Music by Debussy , Mompou, Satie, Schumann and Scriabin
May 29, 2020
featured on Spotify’s Classical New Releases
over 1/2 Million Monthly Listeners
“The Little Shepherd” from Children’s Corner by Claude Debussy
May 8, 2020
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: 1. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen by Robert Schumann
“Of Foreign Lands and People” from Scenes of Childhood
April 3, 2020
“Child Falling Asleep”
Child Falling Asleep by Robert Schumann
“US composer and Steinway artist Carol Comune has earned a reputation as one of today's premiere pianists, performing at famed venues such as the Lincoln Center and New England Conservatory of Music. With over 20 million streams since 2017, Carol is among the fastest-growing classical musicians on Spotify. New single Child Falling Asleep is a delicate solo piano piece, taken from her upcoming album The Perfect Place To Be. Carol is currently featured on Moving Classics TV as Artist Of The Week.”
Double J Music Label
Moving Classics TV
Composer of the Week
Feature video recording 03.06.2020
MOVING CLASSICS TV,
the leading influencer for new piano music
I am pleased to announce in March I will be featured as composer and piano artist on Moving Classics TV.
My original composition, “Reflections” will be performed by the beautiful pianist, Anna Sutyagina.
Moving Classics TV is a popular curated discovery channel for new piano music. It is fascinating with featured pianists that you can hear their music and learn about their passion and experiences from all over the world.
The channel has been founded by a team of music lovers from Munich in 2017. It is the biggest launch in Germany for contemporary piano music. It anticipates and accelerates the explosive growth in the genre and an ever growing cross-over into the mainstream.
Carol’s Latest Albums/updates
Classically Yours - Classics to Modern
Classically Yours celebrates over 12.9 Million all-time Streams on Spotify.
Classics to Modern
1. To a Wild Rose from Ten Woodland Sketches, Op. 51- Edward MacDowell
2. To Kill a Mockingbird- Elmer Bernstein/Comune
3. Secreto from Impresiones Intimas - Federico Mompou
4. Prelude No.15, Op 11 - Alexander Scriabin
5. Träumerei, "Kinderszenen" No. 7, Scenes from Childhood - Robert Schumann
6. Cancion No. 6 from "12 Canciónes y Danzas", Op. 47 - Federico Mompou
7. Prelude No. 6, Op 17 - Alexander Scriabin
8. O mio Babbino Caro from the opera Gianni Schicchi - Giacomo Puccini /Comune
From the Heart - Valentine’s Day - 2.14.19
From the Heart celebrates over 2.2 Million Spotify Streams! Original contemporary compositions in a romantic style.
1. Ritorno - Carol Comune
2. Longing - Carol Comune - 1.19 M Spotify Streams
3. Dusk - Carol Comune
Piano Chillout: 15 Relaxing Piano - Various Artists
Piano Chillout: 15 Relaxing Classical Pieces Debut pianist with Double J Music Record Label, UK Compilation!
Over 2 Million Spotify Streams
Clair de Lune - Claude Debussy - 6.8 M
Prelude on D-flat major - Frederic Chopin-2.2 M
Piano Sleep - Various Artists Compilation: Double J Music 2017
Wings on the Wind: Original composition from Carol’s debut album (Intracoastal, 1990) - 1.3 Million all time Spotify Streams
Arabesque by Claude Debussy from the album (Little Gems) - over 4 Million all time Spotify Streams
Welcome to my new website and store!
I am so excited to present many of my original compositions from my popular recordings and upcoming new releases for the year 2021!
Valentine Day’s Celebration
From the Heart (2.14.19)
2.06 MillioN Spotify Streams
Special Sales
DEBUT ALBUM
Intracoastal (1990)
30 year Anniversary - Over 3.45 Million Spotify Streams
Up coming new sheet music In popular demand includes:
Sailing South and Wings on the Wind
Celebrating 1 Year Anniversary (2-14.2019)
Carol Comune
Concert Pianist,
composer,
Artistic Teacher
A multi-faceted musician,
Pianist, Composer, Teacher, Recording and Steinway Artist,
Carol Comune founded Elegant Entertainment & Co. (BMI) in 1985,
producing 10 critically acclaimed albums ranging from Original Compositions and Classical to
Contemporary. Her music is featured on National Public Radio, Worldwide;
online stations such as Pandora, Spotify, Apple iTunes, Amazon,
Enlightened Piano Radio and Whisperings Solo Piano Radio.
Ms. Comune’s music has also been featured on the NBC Today Show.
Since 2017, many of Ms. Comune’s compositions have been promoted
exclusively by Double J Music-production company and record label based in
the UK. Her most recent releases include Homage (2022): 500K Spotify Streams,
Pastiche (2021) over 2 Million Spotify Streams,
The Perfect Place to Be (2021): over 10 Million Spotify Streams,
Classically Yours (2018): over 12 Million Spotify streams,
and From the Heart (2019): over 2.03 Million Spotify streams,
Ms.Comune has over 46 Million all-time streams and
over 5 Million all-time monthly listeners.
The music of American pianist and composer,
Carol Comune dances between the serious and the light, the traditional and
contemporary, with strong influences from her Italian heritage, Impressionism to
Romanticism. Her lyricism paired with technical precision have earned her a
reputation as one of today’s premiere pianists, performing extensively
throughout the eastern United States both as a soloist and a chamber musician.
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