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Melancholicles – Out Now

Truly one of my favourites! It’s like submerging yourself in a warm bubble bath of sound while the autumn storms rage outside. I had so much fun creating it, I hope you enjoy! „Melancholicles“ is a neoclassical ambient piece that embraces the haunting beauty of melancholy and longing. Perfect for autumn days, this track invites […]

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A Tale Of Love And Limerence – Out Now

This song came out of the depths of my soul amidst a love affair that I really wanted to work out but already knew I was deeply infatuated and limerence was getting the better of me … how hard it is to differentiate love and limerence. Listen Here! „A Tale of Love and Limerence“ is […]

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Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost – Out Now

I had so much fun writing this – I love bathing in sounds 😉 I hope you enjoy it! „Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost“ is an ambient neoclassical piece that envelops you in a cloud like soundscape, where delicate piano melodies gently stir feelings of longing and wanderlust. This track captures the essence […]

Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost - Valeska and the River

The Way You Look At Me – Out Now

Valeska and the River’s newest neoclassical piano piece is here and it’s a warm and energetic tune! Introducing „The Way You Look At Me,“ a heartfelt piece filled with delicate yet powerful melodies.
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God Rays – Out Now

God Rays is a song I wrote when I needed peace … so that is what it sounds like. A warm cloud of sounds wrapping you up like a warm blanket of sounds. A moment of inner peace.

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A Winter’s Song by Valeska and the River

A Winter’s Song – a delicate waltz to celebrate the beauty of winter by my neoclassical project ‚Valeska and the River‘ Immerse yourself in a serene winter wonderland with Valeska and the River’s latest piano composition.
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Infinite – Out Now

‚Infinite‘ is the piano piece that took the longest to release. It is complex and different and in a 13/8 rhythm (why on earth would I do that?). It cost me sleepless nights, but I love it!

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My life with the squirrels on TikTok

If you want to follow the ‚cute animals‘ side of my life, then I’d suggest you follow my TikTok account ‚Valeska and the squirrels‘.
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‚If Miniature World Is Our Safe Space, Then Pass Me The Shrink Ray’

I was featured on the new album ‚If Miniature World Is Our Safe Space, Then Pass Me The Shrink Ray’ by Russian Linesman. I recorded two songs for this album: The title track and ‚We have taken too much from the creatures of this world‘.
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Wicked Game – Out Now

Oh my – my first cover song! I just had to give this iconic piece of music my own spin! Hope you enjoy 🙂 I had a lot of fun creating my very own version of this song.
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Never Lose Hope – Out Now

Thomas Lemmer’s words describing our song: When I was working on my album HOPE, I talked with Valeska Rautenberg about the album’s theme.
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RIVER SOUL (SONGS FOR PIANO, WIND & WATER) EP – Out Now

Like the soul of a river – always moving, full of hope to that unknown destination. On its way making the acquaintance of heartbreak, loss, change, tumult, joy, love, and peace.
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RESTLESS HEART – Out Now

A new piano piece for all my restless hearts out there … for the longing, the hoping, the always searching! May this song caress you on your journey!
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A Journey Through The Particles – Out Now

A Journey Through The Particles – Imagine a piano song accidentally ending up in a Berlin night club. It starts as a tender and playful piano piece venturing out into choirs and string ensembles, then somehow ending up in a night club to meet synths and beats for a drink.
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A BERLIN WALTZ – Out Now

Capturing the charm, never ending change, roughness, and unforgettable smirk of my hometown Berlin. Listening to this melancholic and sometimes dissonant piano piece you can feel the contrasts and quirkiness of this unique city.
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Wonderland – Album – Out Now

The music they created is an impressive blend of ambient, neo-classic, indietronica and vocals. The songs are deeply emotional and convey clarity and vastness.
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Along The 7 Seas – Out Now

Along the 7 seas” describes our journey through life where we are often stuck or trapped by our past, but yet all carry within us the key that if we trust, all will turn out well.
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The Forest Song – Out Now

The Forest Song is a song that, to me, sounds like standing in the middle of a sunny forest clearing with the wind rustling in the leaves while being in awe of the immense power and love of nature and realizing that we ourselves are indeed nature.
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You Are Everything – Out Now

Well, once in a while there is a love song inside of me that needs to emerge from the depths … in this case from the bottom of my heart at around 4 am in the morning, recorded in my bedroom in Berlin Friedrichshain a few years ago.
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Caught In The Middle Of Thee – REMIXED 2 x – Synthwave & Ambient

Caught In The Middle Of Thee – NOVARAY Remix … when an ethereal a cappella song becomes a sexy synth wave banger 😉
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Caught In The Middle Of Thee – Out Now

It took a lot of living, learning and letting go to create this song. I hope it touches you … from the bottom of my heart!
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Into The Still White EP in the press & dance videos

It is always such a wonderful thing to see my music fly into the world and feel it touch somebody’s life …
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Into The Still White (Songs For Piano, Wind & Water)

Sitting by the window, looking out at the rain, following a train of thought while having a cup of tea … serenity meets the sweet melancholy of a just-finished book, a deep sigh, the feeling of longing for a non-existent place … here’s the soundtrack to my current state of mind.
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Piano Day 2020 – Thank you Nils Frahm

Oh boy … I feel as I’ve just been knighted or something. Nils Frahm (whom I’ve always been a massive fan of) included my song Berliner Morgen into the official Piano Day Playlist.
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Infinite – Out Now

My heart melts into rivers … into the infinite until it becomes pure tenderness. My heart, my infinite heart … it always loves.
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Twilight – Out Now

When the dark meets the light for a good night kiss. Deep within a forest where no one can see their secret bliss. Here’s my new piano piece ‚Twilight‘ for you. From my heart to yours.
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Before there will be new music in March there are …

Today I wanna tell you about 2 great projects. The first is an absolutely breathtaking documentary about children with cerebral palsy participating in a dance workshop at the Staatsballett Berlin.
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This Life – We Are All Astronauts & Valeska Rautenberg

It’s a song about how hard it is not to fall out out of love with this life and all its current trials and tribulations when all you wanna do is just breathe and feel …
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Veins Ep in the press

It is always such a wonderful thing to see my music fly into the world and feel it touch somebody’s life …
Thank you for all the support, the beautiful words and the great opportunities.
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Berliner Morgen – Music Video

Capturing the beauty and the solitude of a walk through Berlin at 5.30 in the morning. Imagine coming out of a club (possibly slightly drunk), into the peaceful Berlin drenched in blue.
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Berliner Morgen - Valeska Rautenberg

Veins – Songs For Piano, Wind & Water

Sometimes there’s no need for words. You can let the wind whisper, the water roar, the birds talk, and the streets of Berlin tell their stories … while you play along on the piano, capturing all of those little moments.
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‚Aerial Minds‘ in the press

Oh what a pleasure it is to see the Aerial Minds EP fly into all sorts of corners of the world. Thanks for the wonderful support!.
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Aerial Minds EP Out Now

I’m so happy to share with you this little piece of my heart.
Aerial Minds is the first of a cycle of four EPs: Each dedicated to one of the four elements.
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Aerial Minds EP - Valeska Rautenberg

Reviews And Support For „All Is Forgotten“

“All Is Forgotten” is quite simply a thing of sublime splendor. Between melody, counter-melody and sweetly intricate harmonies, Valeska shows off a subtle bohemian spirit and a deep appreciation of simple, pastoral beauty. 
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New Music/New Video: All Is Forgotten

„Love me to pieces … so I resurrect.“
For the quiet moments, the introspection, the reminiscence.Come take a walk with me into the vastness .
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Reviews And Support For ‚Midnight Children‘

Wow … I’m overwhelmed and touched by the support and the amazing reviews my little song baby got. It’s great to experience that you don’t have to obey the mainstream rules to musically touch people’s hearts. .
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All Questions Answered ;-) – A Heartfelt Interview By Indie Music Women

I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to be featured by Indie Music Women. If you’ve ever wondered what I was up to as a kid, how I became a musician, what I love about teaching music, and what musical mischief I’m about to do next..
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New Music! „Midnight Children“ is here.

A song for all the night addicts and over-thinkers, the brooders, introverts, and the melancholy lovers … for the sensitive ones, moon howlers, the seekers and believers. .
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Midnight Children Valeska Rautenberg

Concert

Dear All!

Alpha Minus will be playing a show on Saturday (Feb. 24th) in Berlin @Saarbach Gallery together with Glasxs, and I will be joining him to perform our ‚Whale Song‘..
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Trip Down Memory Lane – Spotify Playlist

So … I’ve been making music for a while now … and before I will release a lot of new, original music in 2018, here is a little trip down memory lane.
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Diese Aufnahme lebt…

Hier könnt Ihr das schöne Interview zum Weihnachtssong mit Georgi Gogow und Rainer Rohloff im Schall Magazin lesen..
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Prag, du Schöne!

PASSENGER X ist ein fantastischer Reiseblog, den ich Euch nur wärmstens empfehlen kann. Für diesen tollen Blog habe ich mich auch mal in Wort und Bild austoben dürfen..
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Etwas Besonderes – ein Weihnachtslied

Hier kommt etwas, für mich, sehr Besonderes: Ein Weihnachtslied!.
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Georgi Gogow, Rainer Rohloff, Valeska Rautenberg

How Ether Came To Life

The song Ether has been released to fly into the real world about three weeks ago now and I think it’s enjoying the ride..
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We Are All Astronauts – The Machines

Today I would like to introduce you to the magnificent ‚We Are All Astronauts‘ from Boston whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with on some beautiful music..
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Whale Song Out Now!

I wrote this song about 10 years ago and could never really figure out what its destination would be…I just knew that it would have its moment one day. And then Alpha Minus came along and wove it into this beautiful arrangement..
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Whale Song - Valeska Rautenberg & Alpha Minus

Your Love Is Fire

‚Your love is fire‘ is a theatre play by Syrian author Mudar Alhaggi. I’ve had the honour of contributing two musical pieces to this play, and it will have its Berlin premiere on the 10th of June. You’ll find more information in the links below..
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Music for theatre play 'Your love is fire'

Lucky und Luna – das interaktive Kinderbuch

One of my very favourite projects is this wonderful app and audiobook series for children. As well as doing the audio production, I lend my voice to Luna, a very special cat indeed. The recording for the fourth book is beginning soon and I can’t wait..
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Menschenlos

Ein paar Gedanken zum allgemeinen Geschehen…
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Schlindwein & Valeska

The record label R.O.T. is celebrating its 18th birthday (Happy Birthday!) and to mark the occasion, they have released a sampler called ‚Berlin Sounds for the Next Decade‘ featuring a variety of different artists..
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Dragon Age – Neue Songs von der Bardin

Dragon Age – New Songs from the Bard.
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Creative Times

In the last few years, I have dedicated most of my time to my students and to the great artists who I work with and support in their creative endeavours..
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Gedanken

Kurz vor dem Atem war der Gedanke
Und formte den Tod
Der dem Geist kurzen Einhalt gebot.
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Valeska Rautenberg Music Video Shoot Strange Companion