Joanna Sochacka, a name that resonates with classical piano enthusiasts, is set to release her latest album, "090 Classical Melodies" - Das Lebewohl, on September 25, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label. This album is a testament to Sochacka's virtuosity and her deep connection with the classical piano repertoire.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 38 minutes, the album is a diverse collection of 50 tracks, each a masterpiece in its own right. From the hauntingly beautiful "Jazz Improvisation No. 1" to the lively "Rondo Alla Turca," Sochacka's interpretation of these pieces is nothing short of breathtaking. The album also features arrangements of popular classical pieces, such as those from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite" and Beethoven's "Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2 'Moonlight'."
Sochacka's playing is characterized by her technical precision and her ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through her music. Her interpretation of Chopin's "Nocturnes" is particularly noteworthy, showcasing her ability to bring out the subtle nuances of these pieces. Similarly, her rendition of Bach's "Well-Tempered Clavier" is a testament to her deep understanding of the Baroque style.
The album also features some lesser-known pieces, such as "On an Overgrown Path" by Leoš Janáček and "Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres" by Frederic Mompou, providing a refreshing change of pace from the more well-known classical pieces. Sochacka's ability to breathe new life into these pieces is a testament to her musical versatility.
"090 Classical Melodies" - Das Lebewohl is not just an album, but a journey through the world of classical piano music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music fan or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire you. Sochacka's playing is a reminder of the timeless beauty of classical music and its ability to transcend boundaries and connect with us on a deeply personal level.
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Tracks
Jazz Improvisation No. 1Leo Alfassy, Joanna Sochacka
Jazz Improvisation No. 2Leo Alfassy, Joanna Sochacka
Nocturnes, Fp 56: Nocturne No.4, Bal Fantôme. Lent, Très Las Et Piano (C Minor)Francis Poulenc, Irene Cantos
Nocturnes, Fp 56: Nocturne No.6, Très Calme Mais Sans TraînerFrancis Poulenc, Irene Cantos
Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux": I. Das LebewohlLudwig van Beethoven, Andrés Navarro
Tableaux for Solo Piano, Book I: Echos Du Temps, Op. 31Manuel Ruiz Del Corral, Irene Cantos
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: VII. Good Night!Leoš Janáček, Irene Cantos
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Langer-Sternberg): MarchPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anna Miernik, Joanna Sochacka
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Langer-Sternberg): Dance of the Reed FlutesPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anna Miernik, Joanna Sochacka
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. 4 Hands Piano): Arab DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anna Miernik, Joanna Sochacka
Prelude in B Minor BWV 855a (Arr. By Siloti)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Etude, Op. 25 No. 1 - Duo-Art 5695Frédéric Chopin, Carl Friedberg, Peter Phillips
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): Vi. Allegro VivaceRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
Humoreske, Op. 20: Vi. Mit Einigem PompRobert Schumann, Harrison Herman
Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres: IV. IridiscenteRamón Paus, Orquestra De Cambra Catalana, Joan Pàmies
Le Joie de Pierre-Auguste: Andante. Astor in aeternam...Ramón Paus, Irene Cantos
3 Miniatures for Clarinet and Piano (I. Allegro II. Andante Cantabile III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo)Krzysztof Penderecki, Anna Miernik, Barbara Borowicz
Two Part Inventions: No. 8, BWV 779 - Duo-Art 6392Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Etude, Op. 25, No.9 (Butterfly) G-Flat Major - Duo-Art 5649Frédéric Chopin, Carl Friedberg, Peter Phillips
Prelude, Op. 28, No. 23 in F MajorFrédéric Chopin, Ferruccio Busoni, Peter Phillips
Prelude, Op. 28, No. 16 in B-Flat Minor - Duo-Art 035 BrFrédéric Chopin, Ferruccio Busoni, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850 - Welte-Mignon 1836Johann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 25: No. 9 (Butterfly) in G-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 1253Frédéric Chopin, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Peter Phillips
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 5 in D Major BWV 850 - Duo-Art 5650Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II: Fugue No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 881 - Welte-Mignon 544Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Phillips, Raoul Stéphane Pugno
3 Nouvelles Études, B. 130: No. 3, Allegretto in D♭ MajorFrédéric Chopin, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude in C Sharp Major, No. 3 BWV 848Johann Sebastian Bach, Ethel Leginska, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857 - Welte-Mignon 2965Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugen d'Albert, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 25: No. 2 (The Bees), in F Minor - Duo-Art 6349Frédéric Chopin, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Peter Phillips
3 Nouvelles Études, B. 130: No. 1, Andantino in F Minor - Duo-Art 7451Frédéric Chopin, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2 Quasi Una Fantasia: II. Allegretto - Duo-Art 6102Ludwig van Beethoven, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Violin Sonata No. 2 (Arr. Solo Piano by Saint-Saëns): Bourree, in B MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Saul Dorfman, Peter Phillips
Country Dance WoO. 14 No. 1, in C Major - Duo-Art 7205Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Phillip Gordon
Piano Sonata No. 13, Op. 27 No. 1: II. Molto Allegro E Vivace - Duo-Art 0287 BrLudwig van Beethoven, Jeanne-Marie Darre, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 25, Op. 79: III. Vivace - Duo-Art 0278 BrLudwig van Beethoven, Myra Hess, Peter Phillips
Toccata in G Major BWV 916, No. 3 - Duo-Art 72369Johann Sebastian Bach, Myra Hess, Peter Phillips
Water Music Suite: Hornpipe (Arr. Solo Piano by Grainger) - Duo-Art 6754George Frideric Handel, Percy Grainger, Peter Phillips
Scottish Dances (Six Ecossaisen) WoO. 83 - Duo-Art_5638Ludwig van Beethoven, Michael von Zadora, Peter Phillips
Suite for Harpsichord, No. 14: Gavotte Varie - Welte-Mignon 540George Frideric Handel, Raoul Stéphane Pugno, Peter Phillips
Six Minuets for Piano, WoO 10: No. 2, Minuet in G - Duo-Art 67439Ludwig van Beethoven, Ethel Leginska, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K.331: III. Rondo Alla Turca - Duo-Art 6228Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daisy Nellis, Peter Phillips
32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80: Theme and Variations (Pt. 1) - Welte-Mignon 527Ludwig van Beethoven, Egon Petri, Peter Phillips
Ruins of Athens. Op. 113.: Turkish March or March (Arr. Solo Piano by Novaes) - Welte-Mignon 2881Ludwig van Beethoven, Guiomar Novaes, Peter Phillips
Violin Sonata No. 2: Bourree in B Minor (Transcription by Saint-Saens) - Duo-Art 67719Johann Sebastian Bach, Camille Saint-Saëns, Rudolph Reuter, Peter Phillips
Humoresque, Op. 10, No. 2 in G Major (Based on a French Popular Song) - Duo-Art 7115Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Don Giovanni's Serenade (Arr. Solo Piano by Backhaus) - Duo-Art 68250Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Chanson Triste, Op. 40, No. 2 - Welte-Mignon_1362Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Ella Rafaelsohn, Peter Phillips
Nutcracker Suite, Op. 17a (Arr. Solo Piano by Giorni): Dance of the Reed Flutes (Danse Des Mirlitons) - Duo-Art 6132Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Aurelio Giorni, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27, No.2 "Moonlight": II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata, Op. 27 No. 2, Moonlight: II. Allegretto - Trio - Welte-Mignon 1246Ludwig van Beethoven, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Peter Phillips