Thirty-eight variations of the Chilean folk song performed by piano, with references to classical composers and other revolutionary songs.

File: Classical composer: Rzewski

Avant-garde pieces by a Chinese composer who melds Eastern and Western elements. Sample due to length.

File: Classical/avant-garde composer: Liang

Abstract pieces from a Polish composer who follows the musical "trends" but makes music that he envisions regardless of trend. Abstract, not fully lyrical, but accessible.

File: Classical composer: Meyer

Interesting duo of trombone and percussion (marimba, vibraphone, or timpani), modern, sometimes noisy. Try trks 2, 8 & 11 especially.

File: Classical collections: Trombone

Gracious orchestral pieces from different eras and instrumental solos, by Sowash, Williams and Ben-Haim. Try trks 1, 4, and 5.

File: Classical collections: St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra

Really fun renditions of Italian spaghetti westerns, noir and horror B-movies from the 60's and 70's. Ranging from spacey, psychedelia, to rocking and wild. The tunes are suitable for many genres--rock, avant/jazz, smooth voice... Explore and play!

File: Classical/avant-garde

A Romantic piano trio, cello sonata and violin sonata from a German Romantic (1817-1893). Play most!

File: Classical composer: Franck