Billy Mayerl: Romanesque

Billy Mayerl (1902-59) was perhaps the best-known British composer of light piano music working in the mid-20th century. He played in hotel bands, was a prolific broadcaster and recording artist; and was also an educator - his 'Billy Mayerl School of Music' had branches all over the world. This piece was published in 1947. The score cover art shows a couple in 18th century dress ascending moonlit stairs leading to a turreted castle on a hill.

For much more information on Mayerl and his life and work, see the website of the UK-based Billy Mayerl Society:
http://www.billymayerlsociety.co.uk/i...
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Played by Phillip Sear
http://www.psear.co.uk

Category:

Music

Tags:

• piano
• classical
• light
• British
• English

[01feroce]

You are an amazing pianist, sir.

[PSearPianist]

@01feroce Well, I aspire to be one!

[StrideBatty76]

What a beautiful piece! Great performance!! Thanks! :)

'Only' 5 Stars!

[PSearPianist]

@StrideBatty76 Thanks for that!

[ta455driver]

Well played piece.. It got you another 5*

[PSearPianist]

Thank you - that's much appreciated!

[PSearPianist]

Thanks for your kind comment. It is not a wel-known piece, and seems to have been published as an independent work.

[spitzfire1138]

Beautiful performance. I can't say I've ever heard this Mayerl before. Just lovely! Thank you for using your considerable gifts to perform and share Billy's music.