“Composer Lesley Spencer has created a solo piano masterpiece with ‘Moments Musicaux,’ her 10th full-length CD. Lesley utilizes her vast musical training and experience to effortlessly bridge the classical and contemporary genres with music that is sometimes light and playful and sometimes very dark and haunting, with other pieces somewhere in between - much like life itself. The music is complex enough to satisfy the discerning classical music aficionado but still accessible and melodic enough for the more casual listener who wants some great music to relax and unwind with. Lesley's music is often heard on NPR and is featured in two upcoming documentry films. Great stuff!”
“Secret Places Private Thoughts” combines the most evocative, soulful and thought provoking piano solos from composer/pianist Lesley Spencer’s first three CDs. “With her trademark highly expressive and clear writing style, Ms. Spencer is able to crystallize an emotion in a melody in a way that few artists can.” Her own recovery process produced these memorable melodies which are sure to help anyone who is trying to get in touch with their feelings, or who just wants to savor the moment."
Lesley Spencer re-discovers her own latin heritage on this upgraded album of breezy and creatively orchestrated instrumentals featuring piano, zesty latin guitar, woodwinds, strings, percussion, and bass. Listening to these musical impressions is like journeying to one of the most beautiful, fun and historic travel destinations on the planet.... SPAIN!!
Breathe deep of this sonic perfume for the soul.... These fragrant instrumental melodies bloom in radiant shades of color, stemming from a garden of piano, violins, cello, flute, oboes, clarinets, mandolin, bass, english horn and the gentlest of percussion accents.
These joyful sounds make the perfect ambience for those inner celebrations that we all deserve every day, as well as creating a special space for two or a small circle of friends, a place where we can connect with our own inner joy and share it with others.
With a fresh global twist, "Classical Delight" melds classical, latin, jazz and new age styles into contemporary classical masterpieces that are fresh and eclectic - and features internationally acclaimed guitarist Fareed Haque and many others, including: Jim Gailloreto, Evrett Zlatoff-Mirsky, Patrice Michaels, and Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus. Three tracks from this album can be found in two documentaries and one film. Track #1 -"The Battle Of Marathon," was chosen for a 2006 Disney Film, STICK IT. Track #4 - "Heaven," is featured in the 2008 documentry, WHY THEY RUN.
Track #11- "Tribute," is the title track and main theme of a PBS documentary released in 2005 called STONES FROM THE SOIL.
"Rich in texture and bubbling with energy, Authentic Flavors is a deep melting pot of musical genius where chicago composer Lesley Spencer brings to life her piano melodies with the world class playing of her latin chamber pop ensemble... This piano-based contemporary instrumental music incorporates her cohorts apart and into a undefinable genre of their own... it’s fantastic!"
With "The Best Of Times" Composer/Pianist/Lesley Spencer combines her highly melodic piano compositions with the rich flavors and texture of The Latin Chamber Pop Ensemble. Collaborating with world class performers, Ms. Spencer has created an exciting and unique piano based sound. Rhythmic, intimate and evocative, this music is at once "earthy and cosmopolitan...vibrant and inspired...truly a delectable listening experience."
In “A Moveable Feast” Lesley Spencer combines her highly and memorable piano melodies with the strong latin rhythms of her heritage, the intimacy of chamber music and the zest of pop music. This combination produces an exciting panoply of sounds, wide in variety and texture. This music is at once melodically rich, emotionally expressive and intensely satisfying to listen to. “A Moveable Feast” makes a strong statement about Lesley Spencer’s continually evolving talents and is truly a feast for the ears.
Listening to “Passionate Journey” is to feel the emotion and creative energy that composer/pianist Lesley Spencer has captured with her trademark clear writing style and expressive playing. This highly evocative music - a mixture of solos and chamber pieces - is contemporary - strongly melodic - and contains a unique blend of both classical and pop elements. It provides an uplifting and intensely satisfying musical experience for the listener.
“Inside the Melody” is pianist/composer Lesley Spencer’s exciting CD debut. Her sensitive, crystal clear writing style produces romantic, evocative, memorable melodies. This unique collection of highly expressive melodic gems provides an emotional uplifting and enriching musical experience.
The SEPT. 11TH ANTHEM - produced by Lesley Spencer & Pete Labella - is a triumph of collaborative effort by composer Lesley Spencer and the finest professional arrangers, singers, and studio musicians in Chicago. Lesley was able to capture in words and music the thoughts, prayers and sentiments of countless people who have struggled to digest and put into perspective the tragic events of 9/11. Recorded at STUDIOCHICAGO in June 2002, the SEPT. 11TH ANTHEM is a powerful restatement of old important themes in a new way and provides our culture with a higher consciousness ANTHEM truly appropriate for the 21st Century. This in an enhanced CD. It also contains a video. Click here to watch the video.
Walk away from the fire... Walk out of the pain... Break the bonds of stress, depression, anxiety, loss, disease, or addiction that literally weaken our immune systems and lock us out of a state of joy...
These six short visualizations, and one long composite, ignite the body's survival forces & activate that within us which has the power to heal.
Hear the cure, note by note, word by word, with the purest power of acoustic piano music written and played by healing hands. The hypnotic voice of the guide is there through each step, to help you walk the walk and eventually dance the dance of recovery and joy in living.
