Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical piano with Peter Phillips' latest album, "Wellenspiel: Piano Evocations from the Golden Age." Released on July 12, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, this exquisite collection of 32 tracks offers a captivating journey through the golden age of piano music. Spanning a diverse range of compositions, the album showcases Phillips' virtuosity and deep reverence for the classics, with a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes.
From the delicate and ethereal "Wellenspiel. Op. 14, No. 1" to the powerful and dramatic "Piano Sonata No. 23, Op. 57 'Appassionata,'" Phillips masterfully navigates a vast array of styles and moods. The album features works by renowned composers such as Chopin, Beethoven, Dvořák, and Bach, as well as lesser-known gems that are sure to delight even the most discerning classical music enthusiasts.
Phillips' meticulous attention to detail and expressive playing bring a fresh perspective to these timeless pieces, making "Wellenspiel" a standout addition to any classical music collection. Whether you're a seasoned concert-goer or a casual listener, this album is a testament to the enduring beauty and power of classical piano music.
Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 7: IV. Rondo - Duo-Art 71770Ludwig van Beethoven, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Lyrische Stucke. Op. 71: No. 3, Puck - Duo-Art 02 BrEdvard Grieg, Arthur De Greef, Peter Phillips
Partita No. 1, BWV 825: Gigue in B Flat - Duo-Art 0216 BrJohann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, 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
Minuet No. 1 (KV. 1) in G Major - Duo-Art 0295 BrWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edwin Fischer, Peter Phillips
Nocturne, Op. 15, No. 2 in F-Sharp Major - Duo-Art 0212 BrFrédéric Chopin, Albert Stoessel, Peter Phillips
Poursuite (Hide & Seek) from "Souvenirs De Jeunesse" - Duo-Art 5731Raoul Laparra, Peter Phillips
Old Finnish Dance (Polska) - Duo-Art 6371Ernst Frederik Linko, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata, Op. 2 No. 2: IV. Rondo Grazioso - Duo-Art 0269 BrLudwig van Beethoven, Beethoven-Rubinstein, Una Bourne, Peter Phillips
Etude, Op. 25, No.9 (Butterfly) in G-Flat Major - Duo-Art 6453, Pt. 1Frédéric Chopin, Guiomar Novaes, Peter Phillips
Viennese Dance No. 1 on Themes from Gaertner - Duo-Art 6410Eduard Gaertner, Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips
Faust. Waltzes - Duo-Art 6002Charles Gounod, McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor (From the New World, Arr. Solo Piano by Marie Dvorák): II. Largo - Duo-Art 6486Antonín Dvořák, Marie Dvorák, Peter Phillips
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor (From the New World, Arr. Solo Piano by Ganz): IV. Allegro Con Fuoco - Duo-Art 5300Antonín Dvořák, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Impromptu, Op. 90, No.3 in G Flat (Played in G) - Welte-Mignon 1656Franz Schubert, Annie Cory, Peter Phillips
Rhapsody, Op. 79, No. 2 G Minor - Triphonola T-51357Johannes Brahms, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 10 in C Minor (Pub. 1798): I. - Welte-Mignon 1676Ludwig van Beethoven, Vera Margolies, Peter Phillips
Impromptu No.2, Op. 36, F-Sharp Major - Duo-Art 5907Frédéric Chopin, Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata, Op. 2 No. 2: I. Allegro Vivace - Duo-Art 0266 BrLudwig van Beethoven, Una Bourne, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata, Op. 2 No. 2: II. Largo Appassionato - Duo-Art 0267 BrLudwig van Beethoven, Beethoven-Rubinstein, Una Bourne, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata, Op. 2 No. 2: III. Scherzo Allegretto - Duo-Art 0268 BrLudwig van Beethoven, Beethoven-Rubinstein, Una Bourne, Peter Phillips
Nocturne, Op. 55, No. 1 in F Minor - Duo-Art 7108Frédéric Chopin, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 23, Op. 57 "Appassionata" in F Minor: III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Presto - Welte-Mignon 1443Ludwig van Beethoven, Ernest Schelling, Peter Phillips
Valse Brillante. Op. 20 - Duo-Art 5867Mana Zucca, Peter Phillips
The Seasons. Op. 37A: No. 11, Troika (November) - Duo-Art S-31438Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Elva Faeth Rider, Peter Phillips