Anna Miernik's "Nicht Schnell" - Chopin & Legacy Piano Evocations is a captivating journey through the world of classical piano music, set to release on July 12, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label. Spanning a duration of 2 hours and 14 minutes, this album is a testament to Miernik's virtuosity and her deep connection with the piano repertoire.
The album is a blend of well-loved classics and lesser-known gems, showcasing Miernik's versatility and musical insight. It opens with a piece from the "Bilder Aus Osten" suite, setting the tone for a diverse and engaging musical experience. Miernik's interpretations of Chopin's preludes and études are particularly noteworthy, demonstrating her technical prowess and emotional depth.
In addition to Chopin, the album features works by other prominent composers such as Bach, Grieg, Tausig, and Prokofiev, among others. Miernik's arrangements of pieces like the Bourrée in E Minor and Gymnopédie No. 2 showcase her creative approach to the piano repertoire.
The album also includes several pieces performed on historical instruments, such as the Duo-Art and Welte-Mignon player pianos. These performances offer a unique insight into the music of the past and the evolution of the piano.
Throughout the album, Miernik's playing is characterized by a sensitive touch and a keen ear for detail. Her interpretations are both respectful of the composer's intentions and infused with her own unique musical personality. Whether she is playing a well-known piece like the Hungarian Dance No. 2 or a lesser-known work like the "Collar de Haikus," Miernik's playing is always engaging and expressive.
"Nicht Schnell" is not just a collection of piano pieces, but a carefully curated exploration of the piano repertoire. It is a testament to Anna Miernik's artistry and her deep love for the piano. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Bilder Aus Osten (4 Hands): IV. Nicht SchnellRobert Schumann, Anna Miernik, Joanna Sochacka
Preludes, Op. 28: No. 7 in A MajorFrédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): II. Andante SostenutoRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
Bourrée in Mi Minor from Guitar Suite BWV 996 (Arr. Solo Piano by Miernik)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Gymnopédie No. 2Erik Satie, Anna Miernik
March in G Major BWV Anh. 124 - C. Ph. E. Bach from J.S. Bach S Notebook for Anna Magdalena BachJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Musette in G Major Andante Pastorale BWV 808Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Minuet in C Minor BWV Anh. 121Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Dos Piezas Griegas: I. DelicadamenteAntón García Abril, Laura Ballestrino
Prelude en la Mineur, M. 65Maurice Ravel, Irene Cantos
Pictures at an Exhibition: Limoges, Le Marché (La Grande Nouvelle)Modest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Spanish Romance, Op. 74 - The Smuggler (Arr. For Solo Piano by Carl Tausig) - Duo-Art 7072Robert Schumann, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Hungarian Dance No. 2, in D Minor - Welte-Mignon 1096Johannes Brahms, Carl Friedberg, Peter Phillips
6 Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 18 in E-Dur: II. Bewegt Und Sehr GebundenDelphine von Schauroth, Arcadie Triboi
Nymphs and Fauns Arabesque - Duo-Art 5509Herman Bemberg, McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips
Contredanses, WoO 14: Contredanse (German Dance) No. 3, in C Major [Arr. By Isidor Seiss] - Duo-Art 6680Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, John Henry Powell
Forgotten Melodies I, Op. 38: Canzona Serenata, Op. 38, No. 6Nikolai Medtner, Juan Francisco Otón
Collar de Haikus, Op. 68: Haiku-Perla Nº4Alejandro Román, Abel Sánchez-Aguilera
Células, Op. 83: III. Reino Protista. Protozoos y Algas Unicelulares (Introducción)Alejandro Román, Abel Sánchez-Aguilera
Minuet in F Major KV 4Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Prelude in E Major, Op. 28 No.9Frédéric Chopin, Joanna Sochacka
Nocturne from the Composition NotebookJosima Feldschuh, Joanna Sochacka
Waltz in A Minor B. 150 Op. PosthumousFrédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Mazurka in A Minor Wn 60Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
3 Miniatures for Clarinet and Piano (I. Allegro II. Andante Cantabile III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo)Krzysztof Penderecki, Anna Miernik, Barbara Borowicz
AlegríaLaura Ballestrino
Ciudadano Sombra: III. - Live ConcertRamón Paus, Pablo Martos, Yuval Gotlibovich, Alberto Martos
Une Tabatiere a Musique, Op. 32 (Musical Snuffbox) - Welte-Mignon 780Anatoly Lyadov, Hedwig Kirsch, Peter Phillips
Poursuite (Hide & Seek) from "Souvenirs De Jeunesse" - Duo-Art 5731Raoul Laparra, Peter Phillips
L' Amour Des Trois Oranges.: Intermezzo - March (Arr. Solo Piano by Prokofiev) - Duo-Art 6477Sergei Prokofiev, Peter Phillips
Kleine Suite, Op. 18: No. 3, Scherzo Humoristique - Duo-Art 5788Joseph Holbrooke, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 5 in G♭ Major, 'Black Keys' - Duo-Art 8022Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Martha Tango - Duo-Art 7207Michael Khariton, Peter Phillips