"Farewell To Stromness" performed by Adrian Lord

"Farewell To Stromness" from The Yellow Cake Revue composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016).
Performed by Adrian Lord on the Steinway Model D piano at Crear, Western Scotland. With magnificent views of Jura in the distance. ©2016
I am often approached for a recording of this piece for a memorial or funeral. If you message me via my website, I will be happy to help you with an audio recording of it..
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Also available: The piano albums "Journey - Twelve Romances For Piano", "Sky Blue Piano", "Piano Meditations" and "Piano Postcards" - written and performed by British composer Adrian Lord. Available to listen on Spotify and Apple Music, and released on CD & iTunes and piano sheet music book. The links for the CD, iTunes download, and also the piano sheet music book are on Adrian's website shop.
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I hope you enjoy it!
© Adrian Lord 2016

[@rowancottage1736]

in the last hours of my late father I played this to him as he was an accomplished pianist

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you for getting in touch. It is a very special piece, and also very close to my heart. Best wishes, Adrian

[@susantheobald174]

A wonderful memory of his life for you. Warmest sympathy.

[@resurgem]

What a lovely thing to do for him to ease his passing.

[@stevenklimecky4918]

This is so simple, yet so beautiful and touching. Always brings a tear to my eye.

[@geoffreyjohnston1624]

Puts into a proper perspective so much of what goes on in this world.

[@johnizard5145]

I would love a room like that. Sparse. Empty. Beautiful.

[@emmawillmer64]

Me too. One has to create such a space inside if you don't have it outside!

[@Handbasketification]

def with a nice Steinway and Sons -- -- all of the sound waves

[@janebleasdale5182]

E the t

[@WendySimmons-kf8nd]

Beautiful... Thankyou...it has been haunting me or ages

[@denisedunn8976]

This is pure and simple music which reaches the soul and creates calmness and peace. So much emotion felt listening to this beautiful wonderful music played on the piano. First time I've listened to this. So glad I discovered it through classic fm.

[@janemetzger2268]

Classic FM is how I discovered it, also.

[@tawnydi]

I’d not heard of this song until I saw an episode of Michael Portillo’s train journey through Scotland, and it absolutely haunted me. It was my favourite song on Spotify in 2023. I love Adrian’s interpretation, particularly with the sea views in the picture windows. Thank you, Adrian for this wonderful video. 🦘🦘🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@grahamcombs4752]

A very Scottish composition. You can almost hear the mournful sound of a bagpipe. I'm not a fan of John Cage but his lovely In a Landscape and this piece remind me of one for the other.

[@Panzer_the_Merganser]

Excellent arrangement and playing. Really like the tempo and little flourishes added (I say added as I’ve played this on guitar) Thanks for posting this.

[@glenliberty2514]

I guess if they hadn't threatened to mine the uranium in the Orkneys Mr. Davies never would have written this piece. There is indeed a silver lining in every cloud. We love this piece on classical radio here in Idaho. I love to hear it on hazy sunny spring days with smoke pouring out of chimneys over the mountains, but views of Jura and Islay are very beautiful too.

[@Trallalinda08]

so was it only a threat I hope?

[@dckatten6944]

Takes my SOUL to a place BEYOND WORDS !

[@Trallalinda08]

agreed :)

[@susantheobald174]

Such a beautiful evocative piece played by David Lord. Thank you

[@cynthiacynthia2431]

A fantastic piece very well played. On top of my list with the very best

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Cynthia, that is very kind. Having this room and view was a great help.

[@omarkempkes5121]

I cannot think of a more beautiful place, view, weather, song and moment than this!

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Omar. We had so much luck on that day - I returned to Crear a month later, and typical of the drama found in that part of Scotland - found it was snowing!

[@ericbogaerts1400]

A little gem this piece of music is... Heard it first in the version off the Lax Guitar Qtt... Beautiful !!!

[@untidyberlin1]

What an excellent version this is. And what a fantastic view...

[@katesteele8010]

This is my favourite arrangement as I consider it to be at the right tempo. I Feel a great infinity to this music as my ancestors came from there.

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Kate, that’s very kind of you. I hope you get the opportunity to visit your ancestors island one day.

[@katesteele8010]

@@AdrianLordPiano soon to be octogenarian, and it would have been wonderful to have visited the Orkneys. You have that special touch on the keys.

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Kate. Have a look at my own piece The Misty Isle, inspired and filmed on Scotland’s west coast, which I hope you will also enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIKzZJqXjqx2jqM

[@deniseprice9041]

Beautiful music,lifts the soul❤

[@marthaterry9906]

Thank you. Absolutely beautiful. I am learning this piece, and your perfect rendition has inspired me so.

[@tomjohnson5648]

I had never heard this piece until Thursday morning (Feb 23rd) when It was featured on Radio 3's Breakfast programme. Absolutely bewitchind and just takes me back to our holidays hear Harray on Orkney. I have already sent off for the piano score. This performance is stunning, the views fabulous -- of another of our favourite isles -- I couldn't ask for more.

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Tom, I was so lucky to find such a perfect venue, and I will never tire of those views!

[@gordonmclauchlan8498]

Where do you find the piano score?

[@Handbasketification]

@@gordonmclauchlan8498 Yes! I am unable to find the score and would so appreciate a copy. I do not play so well, but I love to try. This tune is so bewitching and calming at the same time. hypnotizing

[@clairewatts3335]

@@Handbasketification I managed to buy it online recently - just did a google search.

[@louiseionn9532]

Beautiful, thank you for playing this for those who love Orkney but are far away.

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Louise, Scotland has some wonderful music and scenery, so it is a pleasure to share it.

[@sharonhallshipp6011]

Lovely performance. Thank you.

[@eileenmorris3863]

Absolutely stunning I can't get enough, so moving.

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you so much for lovely comment. Please feel free to listen to my original piano music, which I hope you would also enjoy: www.adrianlordpiano.com

[@johnburns1828]

I agree with everyone else. And actually, yeah, I think I'd like this at my funeral. And I'm not even Scottish.

[@ben-9123]

My grandfather had it at his funeral, my great uncle died last month and will be having it at his, my father would like it at his, as would I at mine.

[@ianwhiting7744]

Put simply. I absolutely love everything about this Video.

[@sallybourne4886]

Simply lovely. Thank you for this!

[@AdrianLordPiano]

It’s been my pleasure Sally. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the music.

[@charlesedwardandrewlincoln8181]

This song has brought me so many beautiful emotions over the years! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Charles. I’m pleased you still enjoy it, and I still enjoy all the comments this video receives. Take care.

[@interiorsde]

beautiful thank you. I am just learning this piece of tranquil, calming music I hope I can get to do the trills !!! best for now De Evans worcestershire

[@intergr8]

Tremendous performance! I love this. xxx

[@KevingrahamdrivertrainingCoUk]

Speechless doesn't come close to it. Absolutely loved that ! Thank you Adrian 😊

[@emmawillmer64]

So beautiful and the setting further lights the whole thing up

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Emma, I was so lucky to find this piano and that view. I'm pleased you enjoyed watching. 🎹​

[@emmawillmer64]

@@AdrianLordPiano wow I didn't expect to hear from you directly. I was talking to the ether and the ethereal replied! That doesn't often happen. The space in the music, so expansive and full of oxygen, is beautifully paralleled by the room, the environment and the wonderful filming. You play exquisitely. Thank you.

[@4khandel907]

Truly superb, thank you.🦋

[@anwar6971]

Doesn’t it touch your heart!!!!

[@scopex2749]

Beautiful piece but so sad as Sir Peter's last ever composition. Well played sir.👏👏👏👏

[@jingsongteng5754]

wonderful ! thank you for posting videos with such nice quality!!

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you. Being there on a sunny day, with such a wonderful view of Jura does help with the quality. 🎹

[@bruceduns1075]

A lovely piece, beautifully played. I'm trying to play it too, but it's stretching my Grade 3 skills! And my hand doesn't stretch an octave and two semi-tones. I wish it did.

[@emmacurrie8978]

Just beautiful.

[@josephgrace4105]

Performed With Love and Beauty. I Met Peter Maxwell Davis.. in a Place called Music. And in My Opinion He's Under Rated.

[@IanPHamilton]

Thank you .

[@barbaraglazzard1564]

Absolutely stunning Adrian...Well done you!..xx

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Helen, I think that the scenery deserves all the credit though! 🎹​

[@michellemurphy658]

Brlliant!!!!! Splendid view as well.

[@Wyfy0916]

I love this. I am learning it for my Grade 7 exam

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you. Good luck with your piano exam - you’ve chosen a lovely piece. 🎹

[@Wyfy0916]

Thanks

[@Wyfy0916]

You are inspiring

[@kenclarkson4774]

Haunting I heard it on Michael Portillo's Coastal Railways and in played by the local grammar school.sounds great with an Orchestra. Ken Clarkson

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you for this Ken and I’m pleased you enjoyed it. We have started watching his Coastal Railway Journey series on catch up, and look forward to seeing the Orkney episode soon.

[@johnwickson3412]

Many thanks to the South of Scotland Electricity Board for inspiring this lovely little piece.

[@philruane5575]

John Wickson the plan to mine uranium in Orkney?

[@richdavispiano6430]

Lovely piece beautifully played . Piano looks amazing along with the view.

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Rich, I felt so lucky finding this piano together with that view!

[@synchronicityman9062]

Truly beautiful, Adrian. This moves me beyond words. And what a gorgeous setting. I've shared this on Facebook. Slainte.

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Ciaran. I was very lucky to find this piano and view. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@robertthomson6401]

Wonderful. Yes, I'd have it at my funeral too. Would that it had been played at my birth.

[@resurgem]

I'm going to put it in my funeral wishes, it is so beautiful and peaceful.

[@frankburns8946]

My living room is just like that...stunning and peaceful...but no piano...

[@Handbasketification]

:-D

[@josephgrace4105]

Still Sounds Great. Did you hear this at St Paul for the Queens Remembrance Played on the Organ?

[@shunsato6621]

Thank you for sharing now let me share this on my Facebook page please because people need to watch this beautiful video!

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Hi there, yes of course you can share this video. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@richardpine9411]

02. 10 I want to play it!

[@aliyahpiano8128]

Beautiful!

[@charlesedwardandrewlincoln8181]

This music is some of the most beautiful music I’ve heard. Pregnant with emotions. Where was this filmed? I love the terrain outside the window. It reminds me of my grandmother playing piano for me.

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Charles. This was filmed at Crear - a wedding and recording venue on the Scottish West coast, with views over to the islands of Jura and Islay. Crear is a very special place. When I first visited in 2015 I knew this was where I would record my music. Thank you for watching.

[@Julia-bn1ps]

Chosen on Desert Island Discs today...

[@cynthiacynthia2431]

All the musical pieces were on point. Loved this one the best

[@duncanedwards5571]

Who was the guest?

[@Julia-bn1ps]

@@duncanedwards5571 Professor Averil Mansfield, retired surgeon!

[@feech1987]

@@Julia-bn1ps Also chosen this morning by Richard Wilson

[@Julia-bn1ps]

@@feech1987 Excellent!

[@Handbasketification]

Thank you so much for playing this. Adrian, you play beautifully. I have been digging for this music for piano. I cannot find it anywhere. I would love to try to play this for my daddy (97 years old) can you find me the music?

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Rosemary for your message and kind comments. I've just emailed you with details of where I purchased my sheet music copy (several years ago)! I hope this helps and that you can play this for your father. Best wishes.

[@eileensargeant9543]

Still my favourite version. Is it available as a recording?

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Hi Eileen, I’ve never made a commercial recording of this piece - it is just this version here on KZbin. I have made many recording of my own pieces which you might enjoy. For example The Misty Isle (from Sky Blue Piano), which bears similarities to this piece. There is a video for it here on KZbin, and you can also stream it on Spotify and Apple Music. Hope you enjoy it.

[@susannetopp8659]

Adrian, wonderful music! May I ask you to send me an email how I can get the scores for this version. (Same as Rosemary’s question)

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you Susanne. I bought my copy of this music many years ago from a shop in Manchester. I’ve just had a look, and the same edition I played from (published by Boosey & Hawkes, with a red cover) is available from online stores such as Musicroom.com, and Amazon. Your local music shop may be able to help order a copy too. I do hope you can find it, and will enjoy playing this wonderful music.

[@susannetopp8659]

@@AdrianLordPiano Thank you so much!!🙏🙏🙏

[@susannetopp8659]

I just received the scores (little red booklet) today! Thank you so much for passing the information to me!🙏🙏🙏

[@AdrianLordPiano]

That’s wonderful. Hope you enjoy playing it. 🎹

[@berndjurgenlaufer2210]

😍

[@camppellegrino8656]

Leonard Cohen, anthem

[@WilliamGaskell]

My only point would be a question: What is 'piano'? I think you've got glimmers of piano in this performance. Your head is still bobbing from side to side, though, your delivery is lovely, it makes me think: round the rugged rocks the ragged rascal ran. I play the blues, some rock and roll riffs, Chopin minuets, Debussy, an arrangement of Pachelbel's Canon in D to warm up to this type of piece, rather than just Einaudi.

[@TheMinisigi]

????

[@WilliamGaskell]

"Nobody said it was easy."

[@pauldobson4441]

That's the piano right there in the middle of the room. It's pretty big, I'm surprised you missed it.

[@badmen1550]

this is the most pretentious, elitist comment I've read on KZbin in a while. congrats mate

[@brianswale4541]

Poor location for recording - echoes all over the place. Need an aniehoic chamber, with microphone close to the piano

[@tinahamilton7232]

awful