Waltz for the Lonely is available now

I’m pleased to announce the release of my transcription of Chet Atkins’ “Waltz for the Lonely.”

The retail price of the sheet music is $11.95.

US Customers can send me a flat $17 via Paypal (which includes shipping), and I will mail it to you directly. International customers, I’ll sell to you on a case by case basis as shipping will vary. To guard against spam, use the contact page to initiate the sale.

Also, it is now on sale at AMAZON, or you can buy directly from me.

I worked very hard on this debut release. It’s neatly written, legible, with all relevant fingerings, a couple of extra pages for notes, a little historical info about me and Chet, even some photography. Son, you will not be disappoint.

The cover design for this sheet music release (and my CD) was designed by Dan Almasy.

Enjoy!

Picking up the music from the printer's...

My father and me, at the release.

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Read the Review — “AN IMPRESSIVE WIGMORE HALL DEBUT”

This was Robert Henry’s first Wigmore Hall recital and it seems to have come on the back of his debut CD recording ‘Twelve Nocturnes and a Waltz’. Mr Henry has won various international piano competitions so I was interested to see how he would fare in this mixed programme of 18th, 19th and 20th century masterpieces.

He began well with Siloti’s famous transcription of Bach’s prelude in E minor (transposed by Siloti to B minor). The transcription allows the pianist to demonstrate the full tonal and expressive range of the piano and Henry used it to show he could produce a gorgeous tone, and his immense control of voicing, texture and dynamics.

Henry’s performance of the first 12 preludes and fugues from Book 1 of the ‘48’ was very romantic, using the full tonal and expressive…  SEEN AND HEARD INTERNATIONAL

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$9.99 for the album, or $.99 per track

Behold! My magical program:

• Bach/Siloti
  Prelude in B minor BWV855a

• Bach
  The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Nos. 1–12 BWV846–857

• Debussy
  Reflets dan l’eau from ‘Trois Images’
  Hommages à Rameau from ‘Trois Images’
  Mouvement from ‘Trois Images’

• Chopin
  5 Études: in F minor Op. 10 No. 9; in F minor Op. 25 No. 2; in F Op. 25 No. 3; in F minor Op. posth; in F Op. 10 No. 8
  Polonaise in Ab Op. 53 ‘Heroic’

Link to Robert Henry’s Wigmore Hall Concert Listing

Robert Henry’s lyricism hits the mark

Pianist Robert Henry appears to be an artist whose strong points are sensitivity and lyricism, and this mostly Nocturnes programme certainly reveals these traits to strong advantage. Inner voices decisively sing out and project in the two Chopin Op 62 Nocturnes, although, by contrast, Op 27 No 2, the Respighi Notturno and the ubiquitous Liszt A-flat Liebestraume have more than a few muffled, overpedalled moments. Henry’s cogent shaping of the Grieg Op 54 No 4 Nocturne’s bass lines reinforce this music’s often ignored backbone, while the two Faure Nocturnes boast welcome dynamism and power. Henry is right at home in the Liebermann and Stanchinsky Nocturnes, both of which feature turbulent middle sections that best reveal each composer’s individual voice. Given Henry’s excellence elsewhere, I was surprised by the Field A major Nocturne’s relatively wooden and prosaic interpretation. However, Henry saves his most rapturous and texturally refined playing for his own transcription of Chet Atkins’s Waltz for the Lonely. If you’ve always wanted to know what “Nashville Meets Godowsky” sounds like, savour this absolutely enchanting track, as I did about a dozen times before writing this review! — Jed Distler

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From the Feb 2011 Gramophone Magazine review: “Henry saves his most rapturous and texturally refined playing for his own transcription of Chet Atkins’ Waltz for the Lonely.  If you ever wanted to know what “Nashville Meets Godowsky” sounds like, savour this absolutely enchanting track, as I did about a dozen times before writing this review!”

Many people have been asking when my transcription of Waltz for the Lonely, by Chet Atkins, will be published.  The answer is: very soon!

To whet your appetite, here is a page from the transcription, along with some revisions I’ve sent to Philip.

This transcription, along with the world premiere recording of Alexei Stanchinsky’s forgotten Nocturne from 1907, can be found on my debut recording, “Twelve Nocturnes and a Waltz.”

Well, that same techmology allows us to work together as musicians — as teacher and student — from literally anywhere in the world.

Many universities and conservatories make use of webcam instruction.

As an Atlanta-based pianist and teacher, I think it’s pretty amazing to be at home in the mountains of north Georgia and give a lesson to someone in Germany.

Yes, the internet is full of all kinds of craziness, but come, let us reason together.  As the phoenix doth rise out of the ashes, so shall we  — with piano lessons over a webcam!

All joking aside, this is a great way to have regular lessons or an occasional coaching.  Maybe you’d like to brush up on a recital or competition program, or to have a freakin’ genius help you with a specific problem.

All you need is Skype (or equivalent, such as Windows Live), a webcam/computer, and a piano.

Of course, I’m available for in-person private lessons, both at home and at Kennesaw State University, where I am Artist-in-Residence.

Contact me if you’d like to work together.  I’d love to hear from you.

My friends over at Piano Street have posted a short interview/article about my debut recording, Twelve Nocturnes and a Waltz.

While you are there, be sure to listen to a free track from my recording: Franz Liszt’s Liebesträume.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE.

Created in 2001, Piano Street is an amazing online resource, featuring forums, recordings, free scores, interviews and more.  Special thanks to Johan at Piano Street for his support.

Join Robert Henry as he celebrates the release of his debut CD,
“TWELVE NOCTURNES AND A WALTZ”.

Robert will be performing the entire CD live in concert. The concert features Nocturnes of Chopin, Faure, Grieg, Liszt and many others, including the world premiere of Alexei Stanchinsky’s forgotten Nocturne from 1907.

As a tribute to one of his musical mentors, Robert has created his own transcription of Chet Atkins’ “Waltz for the Lonely”.  The sheet music for this arrangement will be available this fall.

Special guests include Lois Reitzes (NPR Radio Personality, WABE 90.1) and Jody Reynard (nationally recognized dancer/choreographer, KSU alum).

Robert will be signing CDs following the concert.

Available now on Amazon.  Also available on Itunes and other retailers in May, 2010.

On Friday, April 23, Robert will be presenting a Masterclass at KSU.  It begins at 5:30.

Follow the YouTube link to watch a video documentary of Robert’s recording experience, “The Making of Twelve Nocturnes and a Waltz”, or click below:

The recording is entitled “Twelve Nocturnes and a Waltz”.  It will be released in the Spring.

More details/updates to come!

Update 1: My very own Steinway D (#192) sits on stage.  The movers accidentally dropped it onto my living room floor (!), but after a fresh tuning, it sounds amazing again.  Recording starts tomorrow.

Update 2: Recording is complete. Now for editing.