DOWNLOADABLE RECORDINGS AND CDS
Galaxy Mix
Galaxy Mix is the next small step – or “giant leap” – in composer Bruce Lazarus’ continuing series of space-inspired music. All the music on this album was realized sonically on NotePerformer, Garritan, and SoftSynth instrument libraries driven by precisely notated scores printed in Finale, a meticulous process which took the composer five years of experimentation and discovery to bring to fruition. The resulting music is orchestral in nature, and offers stunning, prismatic glimpses into faraway imaginary worlds and celestial phenomena.
Musical Explorations of the Messier Catalogue of
Star Clusters and Nebulae
This album is based on the life work of French astronomer Charles Messier (1730-1817) who compiled a "catalogue" of approximately 110 diffuse objects in the night sky, objects which are now known as nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and immense patches of interstellar gas. Recent Hubble telescope photos of Messier objects reveal vistas of extraordinary be and also great variation in energy patterning – spiraling, floating, exploding, diffusing – which suggest musical variations in rhythm, texture, formal design, and melodic elements.
To hear Messier pieces, follow this link to the Youtube playlist.
For more information, music samples, published sheet music
and videos, please visit Messier Star Cluster and Nebulae page.
Sonata for flute and piano (EP)
Composed in 2011, the flute sonata is a three-movement, 15-minute work for flute and piano, and is perhaps suggestive of late autumn when late afternoon sunlight is soft and diffused. Features Barbara Siesel, flute.
For score and part contact the composer directly at brucelazarus2k@yahoo.com
(cover may differ)
Voices of Earth and Air Vol. V
Navona Records presents VOICES OF EARTH AND AIR VOL V, a dynamic album showcasing the human voice and the powerful storytelling capabilities that vocal music wields. Six contemporary composers from around the world offer breathtaking works that stir the senses in this release, from hauntingly beautiful ballads to uplifting choral arrangements and climactic moments of triumph.
Includes Bruce Lazarus’ Friendship Song.
Inflorescence 3 – Music for Solo Flute
Includes Bruce Lazarus' Far Corners
Works for Solo Piano
The music from Works for Solo Piano was composed between 1983 and 1985 and was largely inspired by the natural beauty of the woodland areas of Pennsylvania and western New Jersey (the location of beautiful Hacklebarney Park). The musical language of these neo-classical, multi-movement sonatas and more free-flowing pieces was influenced by folksong and New Age music along with dollops of Copland, mid-period Stravinsky, and jazz pianists with styles ranging from Erroll Gardener's stride to Bill Evans' harmonic sophistication.
Song of the Earth (single)
A calm solo piano meditation on quiet, peace, and oneness with nature. This piece may also be found on Works for Solo Piano.
For sheet music to Song of the Earth please contact the composer directly