Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Sorrowful Reverie" - Focus & Concentration, a meticulously curated collection of classical piano masterpieces set to release on August 21, 2025, under Sony Classical. This album is a testament to Bach's enduring genius, featuring a diverse array of compositions that span from introspective and melancholic to uplifting and serene.
With a runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes, the album offers a comprehensive journey through Bach's extensive repertoire, including iconic pieces like "Clair de Lune," "Für Elise," and "La campanella," as well as lesser-known gems such as "Vogel als Prophet" and "Nostalgie du pays." The tracklist also includes works by other renowned composers like Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy, adding depth and variety to the listening experience.
Each piece is performed with exquisite precision and emotional depth, showcasing the artist's technical prowess and interpretive sensitivity. The album's title track, "Sorrowful Reverie," from Poetic Tone Pictures, Op.85, sets the tone for a collection that explores the full spectrum of human emotion, from profound sorrow to tender nostalgia.
"Sorrowful Reverie" is not just a compilation of classical pieces; it is a carefully crafted journey designed to enhance focus and concentration. Whether you are seeking solace in the midst of a busy day or looking to deepen your appreciation for classical music, this album offers a sanctuary of sound that transcends time and place.
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Tracks
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VII. TräumereiRobert Schumann, Khatia Buniatishvili
Étude in E Major, Op. 10, No. 3: Lento, ma non troppoFrédéric Chopin, Vladimir Horowitz
24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87: Fugue No. 7 in A MajorDmitri Shostakovich, Igor Levit
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenutoLudwig van Beethoven, Igor Levit
Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 19, No. 1Felix Mendelssohn, Murray Perahia
Liebestraum No. 3 in A-Flat Major, S. 541/3Franz Liszt, Igor Levit
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major "Raindrop" - SostenutoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: No. 3 in G-flat majorFranz Schubert, Khatia Buniatishvili
Bagatelle No. 25 in A Minor, WoO 59 "Für Elise"Ludwig van Beethoven, Igor Levit
Piano Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576: II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Glenn Gould
Waltz, Op. 39: No. 15, in A-FlatJohannes Brahms, Van Cliburn
Suite in D Minor, HWV 447: AllemandeGeorge Frideric Handel, David Greilsammer
Suite in D Minor, HWV 447: CouranteGeorge Frideric Handel, David Greilsammer
Suite in D Minor, HWV 447: SarabandeGeorge Frideric Handel, David Greilsammer
Suite in D Minor, HWV 447: GigueGeorge Frideric Handel, David Greilsammer
Wiegenlied, S. 198Franz Liszt, Khatia Buniatishvili
Sicilienne, Op. 78Gabriel Fauré, Lucas Debargue
La fille aux cheveux de linClaude Debussy, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Les Barricades MystérieusesFrançois Couperin, Khatia Buniatishvili
Poetic Tone Pictures, Op.85: VI. Sorrowful ReverieAntonín Dvořák, Leif Ove Andsnes
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 21 in B-Flat Major - AndanteAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830: IV. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Igor Levit
Aria (After Serenata Veneziana from Andromeda liberata, RV Anh. 117)Antonio Vivaldi, Martin Stadtfeld
Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, No. 5, BWV 639Johann Sebastian Bach, Murray Perahia
The Seasons, Op. 37b: X. October (Autumn Song)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Khatia Buniatishvili
Nocturne in B Major, Op. 32, No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Alicia de Larrocha
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: When I am laid in earth (Dido's Lament)Henry Purcell, Khatia Buniatishvili
Lyric Piece in E Minor, Op. 57/6: HomesicknessEdvard Grieg, Khatia Buniatishvili
BruyèresClaude Debussy, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Nostalgie du pays, extrait des Miniatures polonaisesMilosz Magin, Lucas Debargue
Pavane in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 50Gabriel Fauré, Lucas Debargue
Clair de LuneClaude Debussy, Hayato Sumino
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 1, Adagio - ExcerptLudwig van Beethoven, Alfredo Perl
Melody in F Major, Op. 3, No. 1Anton Rubinstein, Philippe Entremont
3 Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent et douloureuxErik Satie, Khatia Buniatishvili
Sonata in B Minor, K. 27: AllegroDomenico Scarlatti, David Greilsammer
Vogel als Prophet, Op. 82: No. 7Robert Schumann, Arthur Rubinstein
The Seasons, Op. 37b: V. May, "White Nights"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Yefim Bronfman
Consolation No. 2 in E Major, S. 172/2Franz Liszt, Vladimir Horowitz
Suite in B-Flat Major, HWV 434: IV. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Khatia Buniatishvili
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