Introducing "MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET" Pt. 1. Robert's Jazz Ballad Transformed Into A Lush Classical String Quartet Piece. Praised By A Host Of Classical Music Stars!

01 Dec 2025 • 14 min • EN
14 min
00:00
14:57
No file found

Welcome to Part 1 of a two-part Special Episode introducing my new release, “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET”. This work transforms my jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. I’m pleased to say that the work has been praised by all of the Classical Music Stars listed below.  In Part 1 today we’re going to listen to this new work. In Part 2 tomorrow we're going to introduce the incredible musicians who brought this piece to life. But first, here’s the back story. Last year, following my podcast interview with Michael Abene, Grammy award winning big band arranger, I asked him if he would create a new arrangement of my jazz ballad, “The Gift”. Michael agreed and transformed my song into an extraordinary big band Samba. My band mates and I were the rhythm section on the recording. Spotify link. I then got the idea to take another of my jazz ballads and have it arranged into a classical string quartet piece. I was introduced to David Shenton, a genius arranger, who took my song, “Ma Petite Fleur” - my little flower - and arranged it as a classical string quartet piece inspired by my song. He then brought in four world class musicians to record the work. With this as the back story, please listen now to “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET”. CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS -------------------------------------------------------- Praised by: Steven Beck - Concert Pianist Jeffrey Biegel - Concert Pianist Marina Chiche - Classical Violinist JoAnn Falletta - Conductor, Buffalo Philharmonic Yolanda Kondonassis - Concert Harpist Shawn Okpebholo - Composer Amit Peled - Concert Cellist Lucas Richman - Conductor, Bangor Symphony Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner - Concert Pianist Jason Vieaux - Classical Guitarist —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast Click here for Robert’s “Dream Inspire” App —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S NEW “DREAM INSPIRE” APP Your personalized Coach to Motivate, Pursue and Succeed at Your Dream CLICK HERE —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST SINGLE: “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s latest single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com    

From "Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!"

Listen on your iPhone

Download our iOS app and listen to interviews anywhere. Enjoy all of the listener functions in one slick package. Why not give it a try?

App Store Logo
application screenshot

Popular categories