Repertoire

Awaken The Creative Mind

Part of the introduction to the Great Masters Bach, Mozart and Beethoven will include performances of some of their music. These are a select few of the more simpler pieces that should demonstrate minimally the usage of the Left and Right hand in coordination with each other in a musical and expressive manner. This is an absolutely microscopic window into the almost infinite creativity and pinnacle of mastery of these extraordinary musical geniuses, but should provide the general public an easy and pleasing introduction to the Great Masters.

2023 Repertoire - Very crude and unrefined
00:00 – Warmups with Abstract Improvisation
3:17 – ‘Aria’ from the Goldberg Variations – J.S. Bach
7:16 – Abstract Doodling
8:22 – Prelude, Op. 28, No. 4 – Frederic Chopin
12:54 – Minuet in G minor BWV Anh 115 – J.S. Bach
14:25 – Prelude in C major, BWV 846 – J.S. Bach
16:34 – ‘Fur Elise’ Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor (WoO 59, Bia 515) – L.V. Beethoven
19:46 – ‘Moonlight Sonata’ Piano Sonata No. 14 in C # minor, Op. 27 No. 2, M.1 – L.V. Beethoven
24:39 – ‘Pathetique Sonata’ Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, M.2 – L.V. Beethoven
29:52 – Abstract Doodling
30:21 – Invention No. 13 in A minor BWV 784 – J.S. Bach
31:55 – Abstract Doodling
32:26 – Prelude No. 14 in F-sharp Minor – J. S. Bach
34:52 – ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’ Cantata BWV 147 – J.S. Bach
37:47 – Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545, M.1 – W.A. Mozart
42:11 – Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545, M.2 – W.A. Mozart
47:49 – Abstract Doodling
48:05 – Prelude No.21 in B-flat major, BWV 866 – J.S. Bach
49:40 – ‘Air on the G String’ from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 – J.S. Bach
54:20 – ‘Gavotte’ from French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV 816 – J.S. Bach
55:47 – Abstract Doodling
56:45 – Invention 8 in F Major, BWV 779 – J.S. Bach
57:15 – Abstract Improvisation
57:49 – Rondo ‘Alla Turca’ Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331 – W.A. Mozart
1:01:35 – Adagio from Harpsichord Concerto No.5 in F minor, BWV 1056 – J.S. Bach
1:06:45 – Abstract Doodling
1:07:16 – Prelude No. 2 in C minor BWV 847 – J.S. Bach
1:13:25 – Adagio from Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974 – J.S. Bach
1:21:17 – Passacaglia in G minor from Suite No. 7 HWV 432 (G.F. Handel/Arrg Halverson)
1:23:43 – 1:32:54 – Abstract Improvisation
1:32: 56 – Aria Redo
1:37:23 – Abstract Improvisation
1:41:50 – Moonlight Redo
1:46:17 – Abstract Doodling
1:48:00 – Adagio from BWV 1056 Redo
Abstract Improvisation with Chaos Timing
I have a memory of a flea, so I prefer making up stuff on the 88s. This is what I call ‘Abstract Improvisation’ and its just letting my fingers express what I’m thinking. There is no thought to timing, rhythm, nor musical modality….just jumping and dancing…like a flea that learned to jump outside the box.
Practicing Repertoire, Improvising, Learning Pieces, Messaging 2022
Practicing Repertoire and Improvisation for the Great Re-Open of Society
Pandemic Break: Exercise and Practice with Stephan Colbert
Michael - A Melody for Emily

Michael Hawk

First Composition in C major
My first composition that reflects the joy of having my first daughter, Emily. It has no regard to Academic Timing, Structure or Modalities, just emotional reflection of joy.