Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical and contemporary music with Anna Miernik's captivating album, "055 Classical & Contemporary Essentiales - Elsa." This extraordinary collection, released on January 27, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, spans an impressive four hours and twenty-three minutes, offering a rich tapestry of timeless compositions and modern masterpieces.
Anna Miernik, a virtuoso of her craft, brings to life a diverse array of pieces, from the delicate elegance of Bach's minuets to the dramatic intensity of Liszt's paraphrases. The album features a harmonious blend of well-loved classics and lesser-known gems, showcasing Miernik's exceptional versatility and technical prowess. Each track is a testament to her deep understanding and profound respect for the music, delivered with a sensitivity and passion that resonates with both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
The album opens with the serene beauty of Chopin's Barcarolle, Op. 26, No. 1, setting the stage for a journey through the works of composers such as Mozart, Bach, Grieg, and Ravel. Miernik's interpretations are both faithful to the original scores and infused with her unique artistic vision, creating a listening experience that is both familiar and refreshingly new.
"055 Classical & Contemporary Essentiales - Elsa" is not just a collection of songs; it is a celebration of the enduring power of classical music and its contemporary relevance. Whether you are seeking solace in the soothing melodies of Debussy's "Clair de Lune" or invigoration in the rhythmic vitality of Saint-Saëns' "Danse Macabre," Anna Miernik's masterful performances promise an unforgettable auditory experience. This album is a must-add to any classical music lover's collection, offering a profound and enriching exploration of the genre's vast and varied landscape.
Baigneuses Au Soleil - Duo-Art 6581Déodat de Séverac, Peter Phillips, E. Robert Schmitz
Zampa. Overture - Duo-Art 541-4Ferdinand Hérold, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Piano Concerto, Op. 16: II. Adagio (Arr. Solo Piano by Grainger) - Duo-Art 6479Edvard Grieg, Peter Phillips, Percy Grainger
Chromatic Fantasia in D Minor, Bvw 903A (Arr. Solo Piano by Zadora) - Upon Aeolian RollJohann Sebastian Bach, Michael von Zadora, Manuel del Corral
Lohengrin (Arr. For Piano by Paur): Lohengrin's Narration - Duo-Art 2570Richard Wagner, Peter Phillips, Emil Paur
Petite Suite, Op. 1: No. 1, Au Couvent (At the Convent) - Duo-Art 6170Alexander Borodin, Victor Wittgenstein, Peter Phillips
North Country Sketches: No. 1, Autumn (The Wind Soughs in the Trees, Arr. By Philip Heseltine) - Duo-Art 7190Frederick Delius, Peter Phillips, Ralph Leopold, Percy Grainger
Old Vienna Waltzes - Welte-Mignon 384Josef Franz Lanner, Peter Phillips, Artur Schnabel
Espanita Waltzes - Duo-Art 71458George Rosey, Peter Phillips, Genevieve Pitot
Organ Concerto in D Minor, BWV 596 (Arr. Solo Piano by Zadora): Part I - Duo-Art 66970Johann Sebastian Bach, Maria Carreras, Peter Phillips
La Favorita: Grand Morceau De Concert on Themes (Arr. By Ascher, Op. 74) - Duo-Art 72479Gaetano Donizetti, Peter Phillips, Genevieve Pitot
Carmen. Act II: Carmen's Song - Tra-La-La-La (Arr. Solo Piano by Adam-Bernard) - Welte-Mignon 137Georges Bizet, Eugenie Adam Benard, Peter Phillips
Lohengrin: Elsa's Bridal Chorus (Wedding March, Arr. Solo Piano by Mottl) - Welte-Mignon 1348Richard Wagner, Felix Mottl, Peter Phillips
Concert Paraphrase on 'Eugene Onegin', Op. 81 - Duo-Art 6459Paul Pabst, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tina Lerner, Peter Phillips
Raymond. Overture - Duo-Art 6343Ambroise Thomas, Erno Rapee, Peter Phillips
Silvery Waves - Duo-Art 73288Addison Wyman, Genevieve Pitot, Peter Phillips
Five Waltzes, Op. 51 - Duo-Art 6830Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips
Valse Caprice, Op. 30, No. 1. In F-Sharp Minor - Duo-Art 6089Gabriel Fauré, Robert Lortat, Peter Phillips
Caprice Espagnol, Op. 37 - Duo-Art 6953Moritz Moszkowski, Peter Phillips, Josef Hofmann
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 2: No. 4, Capriccio in B MinorErnst von Dohnányi, Peter Phillips
Piano Pieces, Op. 27: No. 1, Barcarolle - Duo-Art 5532Moritz Moszkowski, Peter Phillips, Carlos Putz
Nocturne in D-Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2 - Welte-Mignon 1194Theodor Leschetizki, Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips
Alice, Where Art Thou? - Duo-Art 5990Joseph Ascher, Peter Phillips, Charles Gilbert Spross
Barcarolle - Duo-Art 5896Charles Gilbert Spross, Peter Phillips
Lyric Pieces, Op. 65: No. 6, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen - Welte-Mignon 378Edvard Grieg, Karl Wendling, Peter Phillips
Echo De Vienne, Concert Waltz in D - Duo-Art 6231Emil von Sauer, Erno Rapee, Peter Phillips
Keyboard Sonata in G Minor, K. 30 - 'Cats Fugue' - Duo-Art 6770Alessandro Scarlatti, Peter Phillips, Alfred Kugel
Naila Flower Waltz (Pas De Fleurs, Grand Valse De Naila) - Welte-Mignon 1116Léo Delibes, Peter Phillips, Elly Ney
Miroirs: No.5, La Vallée Des Cloches - Duo-Art 72750Maurice Ravel, Peter Phillips
Murillo, Op. 138 (Allegro De Concert) - Duo-Art 67468Adolph Terschak, Genevieve Pitot, Peter Phillips
Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 (Arr. By Reimann) - Due-Art 59429Max Bruch, Peter Phillips, Clarence Adler
Coppelia Ballet: Valse Lente, Pas De Deux, Mazurka (Arr. Solo Piano by Ilgenfritz) - Duo-Art 5647Léo Delibes, McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips
Goyescas (Suite), No.4: Quejas (o la maja y el ruiseñor)Enrique Granados, Andrés Navarro
Merry Widow Waltz - Welte-Mignon 1525Franz Lehár, Peter Phillips, N. Orlando
Sonate Brillante C-Moll: IV. Finale. Tempo GiustoDelphine von Schauroth, Arcadie Triboi
Cavalleria Leggera: Overture - Due-Art 6661Franz von Suppé, Peter Phillips, Robert Armbruster
Echo De Vienne, Concert Waltz in D - Welte-Mignon 883Emil von Sauer, Peter Phillips
Rigoletto (Arr. Solo Piano by Liszt): Paraphrase - Welte-Mignon 445Giuseppe Verdi, Ferruccio Busoni, Peter Phillips
Tiefland Scenes - Welte-Mignon 2961Eugen d'Albert, Peter Phillips
Finlandia, Op. 26 (Arr. For 4 Hands Piano by Ganz) - Duo-Art 539-4Jean Sibelius, Peter Phillips, Rudolph Ganz, Ernest Hutcheson