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. This impressive two-hour and fourteen-minute album is a testament to Miernik's virtuosity and her deep connection with the piano repertoire, spanning from Chopin to contemporary compositions.
The album features a diverse range of pieces, including solo piano works, arrangements, and collaborations. Miernik's interpretations of Chopin's preludes, mazurkas, and etudes are a highlight, showcasing her technical prowess and expressive depth. The album also includes works by other renowned composers such as Bach, Brahms, Mozart, and Schumann, as well as contemporary pieces that demonstrate Miernik's versatility and innovative approach to the piano.
One of the unique aspects of this album is the inclusion of pieces arranged for solo piano by Miernik herself, such as the Bourrée in E Minor from Bach's Guitar Suite BWV 996 and the Intermezzo from Prokofiev's "L'Amour des Trois Oranges." These arrangements offer fresh perspectives on familiar works and showcase Miernik's creative genius.
The album also features collaborations with other musicians, including the piece "Bilder Aus Osten (4 Hands): IV. Nicht Schnell" performed with Joanna Sochacka. This duet is a beautiful example of the synergy that can be achieved through musical collaboration.
"Nicht Schnell" is not just a collection of piano pieces; it is a carefully curated exploration of the piano's expressive range and historical development. Miernik's performances are marked by a delicate balance of technical precision and emotional resonance, making this album a compelling listen for both classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're drawn to the romanticism of Chopin, the intricacy of Bach, or the modernity of contemporary compositions, Anna Miernik's "Nicht Schnell" offers something truly special.
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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