Liszt Consolation No. 3 in D-flat Major, Lento placido, S172 - Haley Myles

Ah, the Consolation that we all know and love - thanks to Horowitz, of course!

This was the first Consolation I ever learned. It takes me back ten years, to a time in my life when I was insecure and worked so hard to please other that it became a fault. This was a time when I took my teachers' words as an ultimate truth. I was desperately tuned into other's reactions to my playing.

One memory of this Consolation stands out in my mind. I was trying out the piano for a recital in Como, Italy back in 2011. There were other pianists in the audience as this was part of a master class, and when I had finished playing, no one clapped. I remember looking out into the faces of my peers and seeing...nothing. I was so disheartened. I assumed that I didn't play well. Retrospectively, these young pianists were probably exhausted and involved in worries of their own - how they played earlier that day, the advice they received from public lessons, etc.

I thank God that today I can play this piece with a smile on my face. I am grateful that playing it gives me the sense of peace that so clearly inspired Liszt when he composed it. And, most importantly, I am grateful to share this piece with you, dear listener.

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As a Young Steinway Artist, Haley prides herself on maintaining an international performance schedule. Her appearances to-date include recitals in the United States, France, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. She has participated extensively in various high-profile international music festivals, both domestic and foreign. She is also a laureate of seven international competitions.

Haley holds certifications from distinguished institutions including the Mozarteum (Austria), Imola Piano Academy (Italy), and Freiburg International Piano Academy (Germany). She achieved a Bachelor in Piano Performance at the University of Arkansas in 2016 where she was a deserving recipient of the Stella Boyle Smith scholarship. Haley also holds a Master in Piano Performance (with first-class honours) from the London College of Music, where she received the Mona Blackman scholarship. In 2019, Haley received a postgraduate diploma from Trinity Laban Conservatoire as a Cross Funds Scholar.

She is most proud of her extra-curricular activities, involving continued work with individuals on the autism spectrum. Having authored a United Nations honoured book dedicated to helping children with autism, the cause remains a constant passion visible in her everyday life.