Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical piano with Joanna Sochacka's upcoming album, "069 Classical Piano Evocations": Ballabiles, set to release on October 11, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label. This extraordinary collection spans a generous 3 hours and 32 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of timeless compositions that showcase Joanna's virtuosity and deep connection to the classical piano repertoire.
The album is a diverse journey through the works of renowned composers, featuring pieces such as Bach's "Menuet in G Major BWV 114" and "Italian Concerto in F Major," Chopin's "Nocturnes, Fp 56: Nocturne No.4," and Liszt's "Annees De Pelerinage. 1st Year: No. 8 (Le Mal Du Pays; Longing for Home)." Joanna's interpretations bring fresh perspectives to these beloved classics, while her renditions of lesser-known gems like "Vergessene Weisen, Op. 38 (Forgotten Melodies I): No. 3" and "Danza Festiva" add a touch of intrigue and discovery.
Joanna Sochacka's technical prowess and expressive depth are evident in every note, from the delicate nuances of "Butterfly (Schmetterling, Papillon)" to the thunderous power of "Symphony No. 3, Op. 55, Eroica (Arr. Solo Piano by Lamond): IV. Allegro Molto." The album also includes enchanting arrangements, such as "Boris Godunov (Arr. For Piano by Rachmaninoff): Selections of Themes from Boris Godunov" and "Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute): Overture (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Ganz)," highlighting Joanna's versatility and ability to breathe new life into familiar melodies.
Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "069 Classical Piano Evocations": Ballabiles promises an unforgettable listening experience. Joanna Sochacka's masterful playing and thoughtful programming make this album a true celebration of the piano's enduring beauty and the timeless appeal of classical music.
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Tracks
Jazz Improvisation No.3Leo Alfassy, Joanna Sochacka
Menuet in G Major BWV 114Johann Sebastian Bach, Joanna Sochacka
Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Dew Fairies - Duo-Art 0338 BrThomas Dunhill, William Murdoch, Peter Phillips
Nocturnes, Fp 56: Nocturne No.4, Bal Fantôme. Lent, Très Las Et Piano (C Minor)Francis Poulenc, Irene Cantos
Air De Ballet. Op. 37, No. 4 from "Callirhoe" Ballet - Duo-Art 71978Cécile Chaminade, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 25: No. 2 in F Minor, 'the Bees' (Arr. For 4 Hands Piano by Brahms) - Duo-Art 6265Frédéric Chopin, Rose Sutro, Ottilie Sutro, Peter Phillips
Contrabandista (The Smuggler) Transcription by Tausig - Duo-Art 5979Robert Schumann, Peter Phillips, Tina Lerner
Ruins of Athens, Op. 113: Turkish March or March of the Dervishes (Arr. Solo Piano by Rubinstein) - Duo-Art 6327Ludwig van Beethoven, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Marionettes. Poupee Valsante (Doll's Waltz) - Duo-Art 66499Eduardo Poldini, Arthur Shattuck, Peter Phillips
Romance Sans Paroles, Op. 17 No. 3 - Duo-Art 5659Gabriel Fauré, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 8, in F Major 'Sunshine' - Duo-Art 6414Frédéric Chopin, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Peter Phillips
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II: Prelude No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 881 - Welte-Mignon 544Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Phillips, Raoul Stéphane Pugno
Humoresken, Op. 20.: No. 5, Humoreske in G Minor - Welte-Mignon 1017Max Reger, Peter Phillips
Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, Op. 26: No. 2, Romance in G Minor - Welte-Mignon 1315Robert Schumann, Raoul Stéphane Pugno, Peter Phillips
Honeymoon Suite No. 1 - Duo-Art 71596E. Fred Colber, Peter Phillips
Nocturne - Duo-Art 6192Raymond Woodman, Arthur Shattuck, Peter Phillips
Cantata BWV 29 (Arr. Solo Piano by Siloti): Prelude. "We Thank You God, We Thank You" "Wir Danken Dir, Gott, Wir Danken Dir" - Duo-Art 66000Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Siloti, Peter Phillips
Mazurka, Op. 17, No. 4 in A Minor - Duo-Art 6809Frédéric Chopin, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Peter Phillips
Suite for Piano, Op. 3: No. 3, Adagio - Duo-Art 67280George Enescu, Peter Phillips
Annees De Pelerinage. 1st Year: No. 8 (Le Mal Du Pays; Longing for Home) - Duo-Art 70500Franz Liszt, Maria Carreras, Peter Phillips
Au Clair De La Lune, Op. 17 - Triphonola T-50064Louis Brassin, Sally Liebling, Peter Phillips
Three Etudes De Concert S. 144: No. 3, Un Sospiro in D Flat - Welte-Mignon 569Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Frederic Lamond
L' Arlésienne (Arr. Solo Piano by Grainger): Suite (Pt. 1) - Duo-Art 524-4Georges Bizet, Peter Phillips, Percy Grainger
Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute): Overture (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Ganz) - Duo-Art 536-4Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Rudolph Ganz, Ernest Hutcheson
Bolero, Op. 19 - Welte-Mignon 880Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Emil von Sauer
Nocturne in D-Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2 - Welte-Mignon 1194Frédéric Chopin, Theodor Leschetizky, Peter Phillips
The Dream of Gerontius: Prelude - Welte-Mignon 2259Edward Elgar, Peter Phillips, Richard Epstein
Symphony No. 41, K.551, 'Jupyter' (Arr. Solo Piano by Ganz): I. Allegro Vivace - Duo-Art 5420Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Sextette, Op. 18 (Arr. Solo Piano by Bauer): II. Andante, Ma Moderato, in D Minor - Duo-Art 3707Johannes Brahms, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 16, Op. 31, No. 1: II. Adagio Grazioso - Welte-Mignon 804Ludwig van Beethoven, Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Fantasia in C Minor, K. 396 - Welte-Mignon 1843Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Edwin Fischer
Sonata Fantasie No. 2, Op. 19, in G-Sharp Minor - Welte-Mignon 2063Alexander Scriabin, Konstantin Igumnoff, Peter Phillips
Boris Godunov (Arr. For Piano by Rachmaninoff): Selections of Themes from Boris Godunov - Duo-Art 69720Modest Mussorgsky, Peter Phillips, Robert Armbruster
Symphony No.3, Op. 55, Eroica (Arr. Solo Piano by Lamond): IV. Allegro Molto - Duo-Art 5350Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Lamond, Peter Phillips