Einaudi’s Nuvole Bianche , Yiruma’s River Flows in You , or Gillock’s Valse Étude .
The Hourglass is a gem for the right pianist. It’s short (approx. 2’15”), memorable, and deeply satisfying to play. Whether you’re a student needing a lyrical piece for a recital, an adult returning to piano, or a teacher seeking a modern alternative to Burgmüller or Schumann, this sheet music delivers. The Hourglass Ben Crosland Sheet Music
Ben Crosland’s The Hourglass is a masterclass in atmospheric, late-intermediate piano writing. Unlike many pedagogical pieces that prioritize hand patterns over emotion, this work successfully blurs the line between “study” and “concert piece.” The title is apt: the music feels granular, delicate, and inexorably moving—like sand slipping through a glass chamber. Einaudi’s Nuvole Bianche , Yiruma’s River Flows in
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Available on Sheet Music Plus, MusicNotes, or directly via Ben Crosland’s website (often bundled in Shades of Blue or Piano Inspirations ). 2’15”), memorable, and deeply satisfying to play
For advanced players, the harmonic language may feel safe or predictable. This is not a piece for flashy virtuosity. If you’re looking for jazz harmonies or sharp contrasts, look elsewhere. Crosland stays firmly in a neo-romantic, film-score idiom.
