Audio
On this page you can find a variety of audio and video recordings, including repertoire that is frequently requested for events, music Samuel has arranged for cello ensemble and pieces Samuel has commissioned.
Auld Lang Syne - Traditional (arr. S Warner)
This arrangement was created for Samuel's own wedding ceremony and initially recorded to feature in the highlights video.
Piano: Mark Smith
Cello quintet & clarinet: Samuel Warner
Next Ten Minutes -
Jason Robert Brown
(arr. S Warner)
Originally composed as a vocal duet for the musical Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown, this gorgeous piece was played by the pianist and five wonderful cellists during the Bridal Procession for Samuel's own wedding.
A Thousand Years -
Christina Perri
(arr. Piano Guys)
A consistent favourite amongst clients!
This recording was captured at a recent live performance.
Cellist: Samuel Warner
Pianist: Tim King
Requiem - Pasek & Paul
(arr. S Warner)
As a multi-instrumentalist, Samuel is proficient at the plucked as well as bowed string family!
This is one of Samuel's favourite songs in the musical theatre repertoire. Can you hear the four different types of instruments?
This recording was created in Samuel's home studio.
A Million Dreams -
Pasek & Paul
(arr. S Warner)
This well known tune is another frequent request. A melody well suited to the cello register.
This recording was created in Samuel's home studio.
Video
O Magnum Mysterium - Morten Lauridsen
(arr. S Warner)
Samuel's cello quintet arrangement of the stunning choral setting by Morten Lauridsen captures the original depth and indulgence in the harmonies with just five parts. These five minutes of sublime music well worth listening to, but if you're short on time skip to 3:05 for an exciting build up.
Skywalker Theme - John Williams
(arr. S Warner)
Always up for a challenge, Samuel arranged and recorded this short clip for a colleague after finishing teaching for the evening on May 4th. Film Music is always popular with students and clients alike!
Guiding Light - Foy Vance
(arr. S Warner)
The music from this clip is a piece by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance. This memorable melody layered over wonderfully simplistic sustained harmonies combined with a pizzicato inner part and rhythmic bass line make this piece particularly well suited to the cello.
Commissions
Dream - Richard Jackson
Composed in 2005 for his debut album 'Zephyr', Richard Jackson initially scored Dream for vocal quartet and has re-orchestrated the piece for various ensembles such as choir, string orchestra and string quartet. This is the most recent arrangement recorded by Samuel in March 2020.