Pianist and composer Michael Travisano has one foot firmly planted in the tradition of classical piano while the other foot keeps time with American rock, blues, metal, bluegrass, and pop. Influenced by the great masters Beethoven and Chopin, Pearl Jam and Led Zeppelin, Mike's musical upbringing reflects this same marriage of styles. Abandoning piano lessons as a kid for louder pursuits as a self-taught electric guitarist, Mike rediscovered the beauty, energy, and power of classical music in his early twenties. He was accepted as a student of RCA Records artist Julia Benfer and had the great fortune of studying with her until her passing in 2009 at the age of 99. Continuing to practice and perform classical works in the central Pennsylvania area, Mike began to write music of his own that would eventually become the album, White Whale. Drawing from his own personal experiences and following simple musical forms, the pieces reflect the deep emotions shared by all : anger, loss, and longing, as well as hope, gratitude, and love. Mike currently lives, composes, and performs in Rome, Italy and you can find out more about him on his website.

The Dogs of Rome White Whale

Tagged as: New Age, Neoclassical, Neo-Romanticism, Instrumental, Classical Piano.

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2. David Modica: layers of lush acoustic guitar
3. Ehren Starks: piano and cello/jazzy new age
4. Timothy Vajda: viola da gamba in a contemporary context
5. Dejan Ilijic: piano landscapes meet electronic, jazz, Balkans
6. Jerry Palmer: ambient, rhythmic, moody and melodic guitar compositions
7. Chad Lawson: Multi-award winning pianist and composer who is not afraid to put his hat in anything
8. Joseph Nimoh: uplifting solo piano pieces with influences from classical, jazz and gospel music
9. Suzanne Teng: world flute with a serene energy
10. Kristian Taus: Collections of melancholic and minimalistic soundscapes
11. Almaghrib: Relaxed pop and reggae music made in Italy
12. Cobb Bussinger: Melodic, passionate, introspective and transcendent journeys to the heart
13. Eric Zivian: virtuoso fortepianist plays Chopin
14. Tanya Tomkins and Eric Zivian: Beethoven Piano and Cello Works
15. Lara St John: Bach violin concertos
16. AlmaNova: lively flute/guitar duo
17. Ray Montford: Evocative, melodic and haunting instrumental guitar music
18. To Life!: Music as a journey through tribal landscapes, rhythmic dance, hypnotic trance.
19. Gianmarco Leone: Emotional piano explorations
20. Ken Bonfield: Calling Bonfield a guitarist is like calling Michelangelo a painter