Muse Chronicle

Quebec-based composer Raynald Grenier is well-known for his enchanted, lyrical solo piano compositions. “Sonatina in C Sharp” is the name of the artist’s latest piece, and it demonstrates how he keeps incorporating delicate natural charm into his work.

“Sonatina in c Sharp has a classical note giving moments of peace, voice.”

“Sonatina in c Sharp” begins with the grace and tenderness of little children who are apprehensive about making their faces known, but who are nevertheless eager to reveal something enchanting. As soon as they muster up the courage to do so, the piece opens up to reveal a brief but very dramatic tale of tragic and spectacular events. Interspersed with peaceful moments, every subtle action adds depth, and the narrative culminates like a flawless film, with a profoundly moving central theme discovering fresh significance. Classical music can calm the mind and get one to reflect, and “Sonatina” is no exception. At least at first listen, the pace doesn’t seem to be constant; instead, the tempo rubato is handled expressively; throughout, from the first motif to the last, Raynald uses the chord work to magnify his love of the upper registers of the piano. Throughout the entire song, the arpeggiated portion that is present in the very beginning, serves as the foundation. The dynamics are beautifully executed, utilizing tempo rubato and numerous melodic changes in dynamics to convey emotional shifts. The outcome is a deeply moving and contemplative sound, reminiscent of composers like Dvorak and Schubert—but Raynald pulls it off with relative ease here.

I am eager to hear what Raynald Grenier does next; on “Sonatina in C Sharp,” he captivates even the most jaded classical music fan and tenderly bids them farewell. Grenier may create exquisitely lovely music for the spirit by favoring simplicity and deliberately selecting times of quiet. Catch the muse down here: