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Albino Bride, The Op.3 No. 3
By Sofia Chapman
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For solo piano, c. 3'35. Advanced grade 8.
This composition originated from Sofia’s short film, ‘The Albino Bride’, screened with on Sofia's play ‘The Anorexic Chef’, La Mama Theatre 2011, and recently developed as a stand alone piano composition.
Composed 2023
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Andante, Op. 2. No.1
By Sofia Chapman
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Piano Accordion, c.2'30.. Grade 4
From the play by the composer “The Four Accordionists of the Apocalypse".
The story briefly - Frigg, Norse Goddess of Fertility, descends to Earth to see why she’s no longer worshipped and to address a crisis in human fertility. She decides to have an apocalypse and books as musicians Vita Bellows, for whom the accordion is a revelation, as well others seeking work such as Valkyries and midwives. But when Vita’s accordion comes to life, representing all human made objects in the final showdown, Frigg fears the destructive force of the accordion may indicate a ‘Twilight of the Gods’. Andante - ‘a piece to be played in motion’, performed in the play by Vita, who travels the globe busking with her accordion.
Composed 2012 rev. 2021Download samples
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B.A. (Bon Appétit), Op.3 No.2
By Sofia Chapman
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Piano solo, c. 3'55. Intermediate grade (6-7)
This composition features in Sofia’s short film, ‘The Cave of Dr Cayla’, based on Sofia's début short story, written during a residency at Sainte-Valière in France and published in Gargouille Literary Journal 2016. An invalid musician Claude seeks remedy for a respiratory condition. He tracks down the renowned Dr Cayla and begins treatment, yet encounters dark secrets in her 'cave' (wine cellar). After Claude's mysterious disappearance, on discovering his journal, can intrepid speleologist Atlanta Peabody uncover the truth?
‘The Cave of Dr Cayla’ premiered in Official Selection at Edo State International Film Festival, Nigeria 2022. https://vardos.com.au/sofia.htm
Composed 2021Download samples
ISMN 9790673142091
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Coffee Petition, Op.2 No.3
By Sofia Chapman
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Piano Accordion, c.1'45. Grade 6
Coffee Petition was first performed in its early stages in Sofia’s award-winning play “The Four Accordionists of the Apocalypse” at La Mama Melbourne Fringe 2012, and recently redrafted and completed as a stand-alone piano accordion piece.
Composed 2012 rev. 2021Download samples
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Dogs Demons Destiny, Op.3
By Sofia Chapman
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For solo piano, c. 2'45. Intermediate grade 6. (Con Brio Examinations syllabus: Music from the Media of the 20th and 21st Century - see link below).
Dogs Demons Destiny is the title music from Sofia's short film of the same name screened in London Lift Off Festival 2020, Lisbon Film Rendezvous 2021 and The New Cinema Film and Music Festival, Las Vegas 2021.
In the film, our heroes are in a large compound surrounded by wild dogs. Their guardian claims the dogs have come from another planet to attack LGTBQIA+ people and that the compound is there to keep them safe. However, the dogs break in and are friendly. The Captives realize they have been duped and decide to escape.
Composed rev. 2021Download samples
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https://www.conbrioexams.com/cbe-syllabus?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmpyRBhC-ARIsABs2EAqZcjC6teYzZ8ZabEnL2aejhZAzYOW-MC4ixInYGJufbb-SGM5cUFwaAoIwEALw_wcB
Let Me Unfold You, Op.4
By Sofia Chapman
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Piano Accordion, c. 1'35. Grade 4
Let Me Unfold You was performed in Sofia’s award-winning play ‘The Four Accordionists of the Apocalypse’ at La Mama Melbourne Fringe 2012, and redrafted to be presented now as a stand-alone piano accordion piece.
The story briefly - Frigg, Norse Goddess of Fertility, descends to Earth to see why she’s no longer worshipped and to address a crisis in human fertility. She decides to have an apocalypse, yet fears the destructive force of the accordion may indicate a ‘Twilight of the Gods’.
Composed 2021Download samples
ISMN 9790673142107
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Natural Disasters, Op.1 No.2 (piano accordion)
By Sofia Chapman
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Piano Accordion, c. 2'25. Grade 5
Natural Disasters was first performed in its early stages in Sofia Chapman’s play “The Accidental Death of an Accordionist”, and recently redrafted and completed as a stand alone piano accordion piece.
Composed 2021Download samples
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Natural Disasters, Op.1 No.3 (piano)
By Sofia Chapman
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Piano solo, c. 3'00.
Natural Disasters was first performed in its early stages in Sofia Chapman’s play ‘The Accidental Death of an Accordionist’, and recently redrafted and completed as a stand alone piano piece as it lends itself to a ragtime style, with a bit of milonga (also available for piano accordion).
Composed 2021Download samples
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New Tenant, The, Op.2 No.2
By Sofia Chapman
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Piano Accordion, c. 2'00. Grade 4
From the play by the composer “The Four Accordionists of the Apocalypse".
The story briefly - Frigg, Norse Goddess of Fertility, descends to Earth to see why she’s no longer worshipped and to address a crisis in human fertility. She decides to have an apocalypse and books as musicians Vita Bellows, for whom the accordion is a revelation, as well others seeking work such as Valkyries and midwives. But when Vita’s accordion comes to life, representing all human made objects in the final showdown, Frigg fears the destructive force of the accordion may indicate a ‘Twilight of the Gods’. The New Tenant - performed in the play by the ‘apocalyptic beast’, an accordion that comes to life.
Composed 2012 rev. 2020Download samples
ISMN 9790720249483
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Nota Bene, Op.3 No.4
By Sofia Chapman
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Piano, c. 3'30. Grade 7
Nota Bene is an original piano piece which evolved out of an accordion piece and song from Sofia's awarding winning play, "The Four Accordionists of the Apocalypse".
Composed 2024
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Opera Nuova, Op.1 No.1
By Sofia Chapman
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Piano Accordion, c.1'25. Grade 5
From the play by the composer “The Accidental Death of an Accordionist”. A rebel accordionist, Sinistra Loca, is kidnapped and forced to join an Accordion Orchestra. The Conductor, Herr Mettick, has been instructed by the Sponsors to present insipid easy-listening medleys and only play on the white notes, yet Sinistra insists on playing discordantly using black notes and accidentals, to Mettick’s chagrin. Opera Nuova is Sinistra’s final piece - she expires in the penultimate bar due to the conductor’s sabotage of the forbidden accidental keys.
Composed 1998 rev. 2020
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Over A Year, Op.3 No. 4
By Sofia Chapman
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For solo piano, c. 1'55. Intermediate grade 6.
This composition features in Sofia’s short film, ‘An Ex in Provence’, based on her short story written during a residency at Sainte-Valière in France and published in the ‘One Surviving Story’ Anthology, In Case of Emergency Press, 2020
Composed rev. 2023
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