A piece that seems to incantate the darkness to disappear. .... and it is the perfect training for the synchronization of right and left hand in fast play.
Absolutely sublime, David! Thank you!
Beautiful, simply beautiful! I'm thrilled. I don't understand how David managed to put so much energy and life force into this piece. As soon as I heard this music I felt full of life, of courage, of the desire to experience some new and amazing adventure, to go beyond my limits. I felt like dancing like a wild woman in the woods at dusk. :-) And that's what it's all about. To feel different emotions and a strong desire that will take us away from everyday life and worries, at least for a while. Music is powerful. And thanks to David, it's full of magic. (I'm really looking forward to having time to learn this piece on the piano. :-) )
I always look forward to your pieces that keep moving. This piece is pretty, fun and the runs in the left hand are a challenge to me, which certainly will keep my brain sharp. Thank you
A perfect blend of two brilliant compositions to which David has added a beautiful harmony that lifts the spirit. And after practice, even an intermediate pianist can more or less master it, so this piece will enrich us in many different ways.
A beautiful piece of music, its rhythm runs like a lush mountain river, there are so many enticing melodies, a truly brilliant piece of music. I bought the sheet music because I am very tempted to learn to play this piece myself. Technically, it is manageable for an intermediate pianist after a lot of practice. There is no way I can play this piece of music as fast as David, who is one of the greatest pianists of today, but that is fine with me. I will still enjoy the process of practicing and look forward to the moment when I can play the entire piece.
After days of “binge listening” to Continuum, it must be said that these 24 original pieces from David, are a true delight. After a lifetime in the Cathedral organ loft, the challenge for me is to find and enjoy new music. Continuum meets this challenge. Thank you once again David for your dedication and imagination.
I recently came across David’s organ and piano music. His compositions impress me greatly with his extraordinary virtuosic writing as well as thoughtful and modest works ideal for teaching. His “Festive Toccatina” delightfully demonstrates his rhythmic vitality and drive. If I had a complaint (which I don’t) it would be that I wanted it to go on much longer! Of course, then it wouldn’t be a Toccatina! 🎹🎶
It's really one of David Hicken's most enchanting pieces! And not difficult to play!
I really have fun learning this piece !
Thank your your sharing your talent.
Kaiaka bay - this is the case when words mean nothing, you just have to listen. And as a privilege to try to play yourself.
I hadn't realised that orders arrive immediately via electronic file. Plus side, immediate access; down side, you have to print it off. However, at least printing it off, one can configure single or double sided, which can help with page turning. (Some publishers seem to like putting page turns in where the pianists'/organists' hands are already heavily committed - unavoidable sometimes though.
Very helpful having the video demo of the music on the website, so you know what you're getting, and the included fingering notation is helpful. Very well priced too. Thank you.
because of this song ....i regained love for the piano...
Beautiful music,with some patience very playable for my mediocre level, vall be it somewhat slower than the you tube version.i would have liked somewhat more finger indications.
When I first heard you, I was amazed by your wonderful playing, and my amazement increased when I learned that most of what you play is from your own compositions, which remind us of the compositions of the great Baroque and Classical masters, with your own special flavour.
Yes, thank you, I am enjoying my purchase.
Super nice arrangement. This one is a wee bit of a stretch goal for me; but, I'll get it! Hate to say it but I like this better than the original.
Magnifique morceau ! Difficile mais sublime ! Vaut tous les effort ! Merci David !
Absolutely wonderful piano arrangement for this extraordinary piece. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world!
This is an amazing song David Hicken got a Grammy robbed from him to be honest.
I am not a very proficient pianist, so I was thrilled to come across this arrangement, which sounds so beautiful despite being relatively easy to play. I'm looking forward to David's future arrangements.
Wow. This composition makes me smile and is totally uplifting. I've bought it and will play it in Cathedrals in the UK when I play for visiting choirs. Thank you David.
