“It Mattered,” has been included on Chrissie Sheppard’s show, Ultimate Piano #8.
I’m extremely pleased that my single, “It Mattered,” has been included on Chrissie Sheppard’s show, Ultimate Piano #8. Thank you to One World Music Radio! Chrissie has created 60 minutes of beautiful solo piano music!
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The Ultimate Piano #8
Many thanks to Kathy Parsons from Mainly Piano for this great review!
Suzanne Herman sponsor Mini Playlist #404
International Music writer Steve Sheppard has reviewed the single from Suzanne Herman, A Christmas Sky.
A Christmas Sky by Suzanne Herman
Christmas is a time of year that means many things too many people, to some it is a religious occasion, to others like me, it’s a time to relax and be away from computer screens, for others like Suzanne Herman it was an opportunity to sail to Antarctica from South Africa, to see a different sky from a different perspective, A Christmas Sky.
This is the latest single from the artist, and many will know that Suzanne is one of my favourite female pianists; her colourful touch on the keys always sets the scene and draws comforting pictorial narratives for us to enjoy.
Here the pianist breathes an icy but fresh breath of piano wisdom into her latest creation, with fluent crisp passages, exciting but restrained crescendos, and joyful happy melodies, all contained within this one quite splendid manifestation.
The constant compelling vistas that Herman creates via her piano are something to thoroughly enjoy, and as the gentle coda softly dissipates into the ether of time, we can truly say that we have heard another beautiful arrangement from the artist, and we hope that whatever you are doing this holiday season, that you will donate a few moments of your time to listen to A Christmas Sky by Suzanne Herman, as your festive spirit will love you forever.
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Kathy Parsons reviews A Christmas Sky sheet music
Kathy Parsons reviews A Christmas Sky sheet music.
“While sailing from South America’s Cape Horn to the continent of Antarctica, Suzanne was in awe. This remote part of the world felt vast and exhilarating. Even though it was nighttime, darkness does not appear this time of year, yet the filtered-lit sky was filled with bright stars. The music paints a landscape that transports the listener to a remote place on planet earth at a very special time of year…it was Christmas!”
Even though the piece has a Christmas theme, it can certainly be played any time of the year! Suzanne included fingering in a few tricky spots and a metronome setting, although the piece is very expressive in a range of moderately slow tempos. Students and pianists at an upper-intermediate playing level should have no problems with the piece, which would make a really nice selection for piano recitals.
“A Christmas Sky” is in the key of Ab (4 flats) and is three pages. It is available from Suzanne’s website as well as from SheetMusicPlus.com and SheetMusicDirect.com. Recommended!
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New release – Where Oceans Meet
As children head back to school, it is difficult to believe summer is already about to end. To kick-off the fall season arrival, it is exciting to announce the release of my new single, Where Oceans Meet. Thank you to Jeff Herman for the photography and cover art design. Thank you to Piano Haven Recording Studio and producer Joe Bongiorno
The Drake Passage is the body of water from South America’s Cape Horn to the continent of Antarctica. The Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and the Southern Ocean all converge at the infamous Drake Passage. It is considered one of the most challenging voyages for ships to navigate. We recently had the experience of traveling to Antarctica. During our trip, while sailing the Drake Passage toward Antarctica, we felt the waves and currents moving in many different directions. As we traveled farther south, the air and temperature drastically changed. Leaving civilization far behind felt wonderfully surreal. This was the inspiration for Where Oceans Meet.
Where Oceans Meet is available on all streaming platforms, worldwide, or you can listen here.
Sheet music for Where Oceans Meet is available on my secure website here. In the key of A major, the tempo is gently flowing with contemporary, lush harmonies. The left-hand patterns convey the rolling waves of the Drake Passage; the right-hand melody contains alluring octaves and chords. This neo-classical, contemporary music truly captures the story

After the 600-mile journey across the Drake Passage, we arrived in Antarctica and were amazed at the incredible landscapes!
My original solo piano compositions encompass the neo-classical, contemporary classical, and new age genres at the intermediate and early advanced levels. You can hear each piece on my website, or on your favorite streaming platform, worldwide.
Your continued support of my music, recordings, and YouTube Channel is greatly appreciated! Stay healthy and well! Enjoy your fall season!
Sincerely,
Suzanne Herman
Where Oceans Meet charts on One World Music Radio
Thank you to Steve and Chrissie Sheppard of One World Music Radio for the opportunity to sponsor Mini Playlist #376!
Recording at Piano Haven