A Leaf

"A Leaf"
Single by Paul McCartney and Anya Alexeyev
Released	21 April 1995
Format	CD single
Recorded	23 March 1995
Genre	Classical
Label	EMI Classics (CD LEAF I/7243 8 82176 2 0)
Writer(s)	Paul McCartney
Producer(s)	Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney chronology
"Transpiritual Stomp" (The Fireman) (1993) "A Leaf" (1995) "Come Together" (The Smokin' Mojo Filters) (1995)

A Leaf is a classical piece written by Paul McCartney, with assistance from John Fraser,^[1] and performed by Anya Alexeyev^[2] on piano.^[3] The piece is split into 7 parts.^[4] The piece was recorded live in front of Prince Charles as part of the "An Evening with Paul McCartney & Friends" concert on 23 March 1995 at Royal College of Music, while it was debuted on US radio as part of a radio special, titled Classical McCartney.^[2]

An attempted orchestrated version was recorded on 23 July 1996, at AIR Studios, in London.^[5] An extended version, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, appears on McCartney's 1999 album, Working Classical.^[6]

Track listing

1. "Andante Semplice" – 1:12
2. "Poco Piu Mosso" – 1:19
3. "Allegro Ritmico" – 1:51
4. "Andante" – 2:04
5. "Allegro Ma Non Tanto" – 1:15
6. "Moderato" – 1:18
7. "Adante Semplice (II)" – 0:54

References

1. Everett, Walter (1999). The Beatles As Musicians:Revolver Through the Anthology. Oxford University Press. p. 283. ISBN 9780199880935.
2. Borzillo, Carrie (30 September 1995). "Classical, Motown Specials On Tap – McCartney Shows His Non-Rock Roots With 'Leaf'". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc.): 94.
3. Everett, Walter (1999). The Beatles as Musicians: Revolver Through the Anthology. Oxford University Press. p. 368. ISBN 9780199880935.
4. Hinson, Maurice (2000). Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire (3rd ed.). Bloomington [Ind.]: Indiana University Press. p. 508. ISBN 9780253109088.
5. "The McCartney Recording Sessions - 1996". Retrieved 28 June 2013.
6. Calkin, Graham. "Working Classical". Jpgr.co.uk. Retrieved 25 February 2013.