Interlude

INTERLUDE: Harmony

The compositions of Harmony – the first album in Karen LeFrak’s four-volume Interlude project – deliver an ambient and moving soundscape, perfectly timed as we find our way forward with a sense of hope, strength, and renewal. The works for solo piano, performed by Jacques van Tuinen, offer a sense of grace and healing for the new and changing world ahead. The project includes visual pairings of each work.

Karen LeFrak has exquisitely and beautifully crafted this musical gem aptly named Harmony. Her melodies are haunting, memorable and simply complex. Melody is king and Ms. LeFrak does not disappoint to even a nano second!!! Treat your ears and give Harmony a listen. You will be so glad you took my advice!!!
— David Foster, Grammy-winning Musician, Composer, and Record Producer
Listening to Karen LeFrak’s compositions, I am reminded why I have become so passionate about the compelling evidence for the positive effects of music on health and well-being. Karen’s recordings have the power to simultaneously soothe and engage listeners. And, after the past year, could there be a more perfect time for the release of her lovely album Harmony?
— Renée Fleming, World-renowned Grammy-winning Soprano

PHOTO PAIRINGS

Beautiful music oftentimes conjures striking images to the listener. As part of the Interlude project, Karen has selected a photo for each piece which pairs perfectly with its audio landscape. Listen to excerpts below.

 

Harmony

Interlude

Quiet

Repose

Peace

Unity

Beauty

Tranquility

Serenity

 

Grace

 
We are from such different worlds, but beautiful music always touches my heart whatever the style is, and Karen LeFrak did it for sure.
— David Guetta, Grammy-winning DJ, Record Producer, and Songwriter
LeFrak’s charming musical vignettes evoke the spirit of Erik Satie with the serenity of Einaudi. Together, these miniatures offer the calm and inspiration needed in today’s world.
— Deborah Borda, President and CEO, New York Philharmonic
Karen LeFrak is a true renaissance woman. One can find much-needed peace and comfort in this beautiful collection of piano miniatures.
— Joshua Bell, World-renowned Grammy-winning Violinist

 

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I am delighted Karen LeFrak’s Interlude recordings will now be available. She is a supremely talented composer, and during this cold time, her music warms my heart. These charming piano pieces demonstrate the range of her incredible musical language.
— Long Yu, World-renowned Conductor
Karen LeFrak’s Harmony is exceptional and unmistakable. Marked by elegance, grace and balance, this is music to live with and to remember.
— Amy Bloom, New York Times Best-selling Author
Karen LeFrak is a supremely talented composer. Interlude is haunting, beautiful, and exemplifies this genre of beautiful piano melodies.
— Candace Bushnell, New York Times Best-selling Author