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David Syme

United States3 albums

American pianist

Biography

David Syme (born 1949) is an American pianist. Syme has played classical concerts throughout the United States as well as numerous international venues. His major teachers were Jorge Bolet (Indiana University), Ozan Marsh (University of Arizona), Sascha Gorodnitzki (Juilliard) and studies in London with Louis Kentner. In the 1990s, Syme played over 180 dates throughout the United States as GMC's "Musical Ambassador." He has also played for political dignitaries including the President of Mexico and President Bill Clinton. His George Gershwin performance in Mexico is shown repeatedly on the A&E Network as well as other arts channels. In the year 2000, Syme was soloist with the Czech National Symphony playing several performances of Rhapsody in Blue. He has recorded extensively including 20 CDs with orchestras like the Royal Philharmonic. He now lives on the southwest coast of County Cork, Ireland, and he continues to tour internationally.

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Songs recorded

  1. Root Beer Rag3 versions
  2. Rhapsody in Blue2 versions
  3. All I Ask of You
  4. As Time Goes By
  5. Clair de Lune
  6. Concerto for Piano & Orchestra: I. Allegro
  7. Concerto for Piano & Orchestra: II. Andante con moto
  8. Concerto for Piano & Orchestra: III. Allegro agitato
  9. Concerto in F: I. Allegro
  10. Concerto in F: II. Adagio - Andante con moto
  11. Concerto in F: III. Allegro agitato
  12. Don't Cry for Me, Argentina
  13. Fantasy
  14. Für Elise
  15. Ma'Oz Tsur (A Song for Chanukah)
  16. Memory
  17. Moonlight Sonata, 1st Movement
  18. My Way
  19. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11: 1. Allegro maestoso
  20. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11: 2. Romance (Larghetto)
  21. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11: 3. Rondo (Vivace)
  22. Pumping Ivory
  23. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 10: Boating at Hyde Park after the pictures (m93), complete version track
  24. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 10: Boating at Hyde Park after the pictures (m93), minus piano track
  25. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 11: Kiss at the platform/dream (m243), complete version track
  26. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 11: Kiss at the platform/dream (m243), minus piano track
  27. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 12: On the train (m42), complete version track
  28. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 12: On the train (m42), minus piano track
  29. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 13d: Fantasy holiday (latter portion) (m315), complete version track
  30. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 13d: Fantasy holiday (latter portion) (m315), minus piano track
  31. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 14: Mary Norton/The lie/At mirror (m159), complete version track
  32. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 14: Mary Norton/The lie/At mirror (m159), minus piano track
  33. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 15: Alibi complete/next meeting (m293 ), complete version track
  34. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 15: Alibi complete/next meeting (m293 ), minus piano track
  35. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 16: Winter love/second thoughts (m106), complete version track
  36. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 16: Winter love/second thoughts (m106), minus piano track
  37. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 17: Ditching the train/return to Allec (m27), complete version track
  38. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 17: Ditching the train/return to Allec (m27), minus piano track
  39. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 18: Escape through the night/phone home to Fred (m105), complete version track
  40. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 18: Escape through the night/phone home to Fred (m105), minus piano track
  41. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 19: Wandering/Cigarette at War Memorial/Back to the Station (m128), complete version track
  42. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 19: Wandering/Cigarette at War Memorial/Back to the Station (m128), minus piano track
  43. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 1: Main Title (measure 1), complete version track
  44. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 1: Main Title (measure 1), minus piano track
  45. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 20: On platform with Alec/Africa/Montage to Thursday (p/u to m16), complete version track
  46. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 20: On platform with Alec/Africa/Montage to Thursday (p/u to m16), minus piano track
  47. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 21: Last goodbye/full circle/Dolly (m133), complete version track
  48. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 21: Last goodbye/full circle/Dolly (m133), minus piano track
  49. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 2: Drifting, on train/Chatterbox Dolly (m297) & Cue 2b: continuation (repeat of Cue 2) (m297), complete version track
  50. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 3: This can’t last (closing eyes on the train) (m148), complete version track
  51. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 3: This can’t last (closing eyes on the train) (m148), minus piano track
  52. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 4: At the flat with Fred/crosswords/radio (m271 (N.11)), complete version track
  53. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 4: At the flat with Fred/crosswords/radio (m271 (N.11)), minus piano track
  54. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 5: The Flashback: an act of kindness (m133), complete version track
  55. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 5: The Flashback: an act of kindness (m133), minus piano track
  56. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 6: Like a Little Boy (m122), complete version track
  57. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 6: Like a Little Boy (m122), minus piano track
  58. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 7: I’ve enjoyed my afternoon enormously (m310) & Cue 22a: No courage/back to the refreshment bar/Fred/End Title (m310), complete version track
  59. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 7: I’ve enjoyed my afternoon enormously (m310) & Cue 22a: No courage/back to the refreshment bar/Fred/End Title (m310), minus piano track
  60. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 8: Drifting on the train/An accident (m326), complete version track
  61. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 8: Drifting on the train/An accident (m326), minus piano track
  62. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 9: Segue: to the train (m368), complete version track
  63. Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Cue 9: Segue: to the train (m368), minus piano track
  64. Rondo Alla Turca
  65. Send in the Clowns
  66. Somewhere, My Love
  67. Stardust
  68. The Rose
  69. The Wind Beneath My Wings
  70. Variations on "I Got Rhythm"
  71. Variations on "I Got Rhythm" for Piano & Orchestra
  72. Waltz in C-sharp minor

Albums

Play It Again, Syme
Play It Again, SymeDavid Syme · 1995
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1Fryderyk Chopin; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul Freeman, David Syme
Gershwin Favourites
Gershwin FavouritesGeorge Gershwin; Mineria Symphony Orchestra, Luis Herrera de la Fuente, David Syme

Source: MusicBrainz artist 62a021b0-947e-4819-b4a5-c66ed0f63223 (CC0).