Dive into the enchanting world of classical and contemporary music with Anna Miernik's "055 Classical & Contemporary Essentiales - Elsa," a meticulously curated collection of 58 timeless pieces. Released on January 27, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, this album spans an impressive 4 hours and 23 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of musical experiences.
Anna Miernik's virtuosity shines through in this extensive compilation, which features a blend of beloved classics and lesser-known gems. From the delicate elegance of Bach's "Minuet in G Major" to the dramatic flair of Liszt's "Rigoletto Paraphrase," each track is a testament to Miernik's technical prowess and artistic sensitivity. The album includes iconic works such as Chopin's "Barcarolle" and "Nocturne in D-Flat Major," as well as arrangements of orchestral masterpieces like "Lohengrin" and "Carmen," showcasing Miernik's versatility and depth.
The album is a treasure trove for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and those new to the genre. It features a diverse range of compositions, from the intricate "Chromatic Fantasia in D Minor" by Bach to the whimsical "Merry Widow Waltz." Miernik's interpretations bring fresh perspectives to familiar pieces, while her renditions of lesser-known works invite exploration and discovery.
"055 Classical & Contemporary Essentiales - Elsa" is not just an album; it's a journey through the annals of musical history, presented with a contemporary flair. Whether you're in the mood for a serene "Barcarolle" or an exhilarating "Caprice Espagnol," this collection has something to captivate every ear. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of these compositions, performed with unparalleled skill and passion by Anna Miernik.
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