"059 Classical Music Essentials": Divertissement is a captivating collection of classical piano pieces, expertly curated and performed by the talented Anna Miernik. Released on August 31, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, this album spans a generous 2 hours and 41 minutes, offering a rich and diverse listening experience.
Anna Miernik's virtuosic playing brings to life a wide array of compositions, ranging from well-known masterpieces to lesser-known gems. The album opens with a selection of waltzes, including Johannes Brahms' Op. 39 No. 3 in G-Sharp Minor, setting a graceful and elegant tone. Miernik's repertoire extends to sonatinas, impromptus, and etudes, showcasing her technical prowess and musical sensitivity.
The album features a mix of solo piano works and transcriptions, including pieces originally composed for other instruments or ensembles. Notable highlights include Frédéric Chopin's Etude, Op. 10 No. 8, Franz Liszt's Grandes Études De Paganini, S. 141: No. 4, Vivo, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite (Pt. 1). Miernik's interpretations are nuanced and expressive, revealing the depth and beauty of each composition.
"059 Classical Music Essentials": Divertissement is a testament to Anna Miernik's artistry and her ability to connect with the listener through the power of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a delightful and engaging exploration of some of the most essential and beloved works in the classical piano repertoire.
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Tracks
16 Waltzes, Op. 39 No. 3 in G-Sharp MinorJohannes Brahms, Anna Miernik
Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36 No. 1 Mov II. AndanteMuzio Clementi, Anna Miernik
Valse Mignonne, Op. 126 No.12Cécile Chaminade, Anna Miernik
20 Easy Pieces on Popular Polish Melodies: No. 18Alexandre Tansman, Anna Miernik
Gnossienne No. 1Erik Satie, Anna Miernik
Kandinsky's CircleLaura Ballestrino
Invention in C Major BWV 772Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Divertissement GrecPhilippe Gaubert, Katrina Penman, Sara Santirso, Beatriz Mier
Techno-ParadeGuillaume Connesson, Anna Miernik, Barbara Borowicz, Martyna Klupś-Radny
Marche Funèbre Wn 9 Reconstruction by Jan EkierFrédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Pictures at an Exhibition: TuileriesModest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
10 Pieces for Piano No. 1, Op. 12: MarchSergei Prokofiev, Juan Francisco Otón
Impromptus on a Theme by Clara Schumann, Op. 5: Theme. Ziemlich LangsamRobert Schumann, Noemí Teruel Serrano
Estrella FugazMiguel Bustamante, Irene Cantos
Le Joie de Pierre-Auguste: Maestoso. En esos días dolientes...Ramón Paus, Irene Cantos
6 Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 18 in E-Dur: III. Innig Und SeelenvollDelphine von Schauroth, Arcadie Triboi
RêverieClaude Debussy, Irene Cantos
Tableaux for Solo Piano, Book I: Reflets De La Pluie, Op. 41Manuel Ruiz Del Corral, Irene Cantos
Kaleidoscope, Op. 18: Nos. 1-3: Good Morning; Promenade; the Hurdy Gurdy Man - Duo-Art D906Eugene Goossens, Peter Phillips
5 Causeries, Op. 10: No. 5, Elle Danse, "To Pavlova" - Duo-Art 6583Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips
Four Little Poems, Op. 32: No. 1, the Eagle - Duo-Art 6136Edward MacDowell, Lester Donahue, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 5 in G♭ Major, 'Black Keys' - Duo-Art 8022Frédéric Chopin, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Peter Phillips
Contrabandista (The Smuggler) Transcription by Tausig - Duo-Art 5979Robert Schumann, Peter Phillips, Tina Lerner
24 Morceaux Caractéristiques, Op. 36: No. 13, Etude in F-Sharp Major - Duo-Art 6187Anton Arensky, Hans Ebell, Peter Phillips
Consolations S. 172: Consolation No.3 in D-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 491Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Ernst von Dohnányi