"54 Classical Piano Essentials: Romance" by Anna Miernik is a captivating collection of classical piano pieces that span a rich tapestry of musical styles and eras. Released on July 26, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, this album offers a generous 3 hours and 54 minutes of exquisite performances, showcasing Anna Miernik's exceptional artistry and technical prowess.
The album features a diverse selection of compositions, ranging from well-known masterpieces to lesser-known gems. Highlights include Franz Schubert's "Ländler in E-Flat Major D 679 2," Ludwig van Beethoven's "Sonatina in G Major Mov. II Romance Allegretto," and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Sonata, Op. 49 No. 2 in G Major Mov. I Allegro, Ma Non Troppo." Anna Miernik's interpretations bring fresh perspectives to these timeless works, while her renditions of pieces like "Clarinet Concerto in A Major KV 622 (Piano Transcription by Hans-Günter Heumann): II. Adagio" and "Ave Verum Corpus KV 618 (Arr. Solo Piano by R. Bender)" demonstrate her ability to infuse each piece with depth and nuance.
The album also includes a variety of compositions from different periods and styles, such as Erik Satie's "Gymnopédie No. 2," Frédéric Chopin's "Mazurka in A Minor Wn 60," and Franz Liszt's "Annees De Pelerinage. 1st Year: No. 8 (Le Mal Du Pays; Longing for Home)." Anna Miernik's versatile repertoire and expressive playing make this album a delightful journey through the world of classical piano music.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "54 Classical Piano Essentials: Romance" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Anna Miernik's masterful performances and the thoughtful curation of pieces make this album a standout addition to any music collection.
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Tracks
Ländler in E-Flat Major D 679 2Franz Schubert, Anna Miernik
Sonatina in G Major Mov. II Romance AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Anna Miernik
Sonatina in F Major Mov. I Allegro AssaiLudwig van Beethoven, Anna Miernik
Sonata, Op. 49 No. 2 in G Major Mov. I Allegro, Ma Non TroppoLudwig van Beethoven, Anna Miernik
Clarinet Concerto in A Major KV 622 (Piano Transcription by Hans-Günter Heumann): II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
2 Arabesques, Op. 45: No.1 (In Form of an Etude) - Duo-Art 6388Theodor Leschetizki, Ethel Leginska, Peter Phillips
Ivan Sings from Adventures of IvanAram Khachaturian, Anna Miernik
4 Pieces, Op. 36: No. 4, Etude "The Spring" - Duo-Art 5699Theodor Leschetizky, Peter Phillips, Mark Hambourg
Ave Verum Corpus KV 618 (Arr. Solo Piano by R. Bender)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Gymnopédie No. 2Erik Satie, Anna Miernik
Mazurka in A Minor Wn 60Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Humoresques De Concert, Op. 14: No. 6, Cracovienne Fantastique - Duo-Art S-30738Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Ethel Herr Litchfield, Peter Phillips
Nymphs and Fauns Arabesque - Duo-Art 5509Herman Bemberg, McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips
The Brook, Etude De Concert - Duo-Art 5605McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips
Valse Brillante. Op. 20 - Duo-Art 5867Mana Zucca, 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
Thais (Arr. For Solo Piano by Gayraud): Fantasie and Selections (Pt. 1) - Welte-Mignon 2822Jules Massenet, P. Gayraud, Peter Phillips
Lieder, Op. 49: No. 4, Wiegenlied (Arr. Solo Piano by Grainger) - Duo-Art 67180Johannes Brahms, Peter Phillips, Percy Grainger
Air De Ballet, Op. 30 - Duo-Art 56649Cécile Chaminade, Peter Phillips, Clarence Adler
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor BWV. 903: Fugue - Duo-Art 7317Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Carnaval, Op. 9: Part 3 (Movements 20 & 21) - Welte-Mignon 323Robert Schumann, Alfred Reisenauer, Peter Phillips
Egeria, Op. 35 - Duo-Art 71566Ernest Richard Kroeger, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
Samson Et Dalila (Arr. Solo Piano by Saint-Säens): Improvisation on "Dance of the Priestesses of Dagon" & "Spring Voices Are Singing" - Duo-Art 5696Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Annees De Pelerinage. 1st Year: No. 8 (Le Mal Du Pays; Longing for Home) - Duo-Art 70500Franz Liszt, Maria Carreras, Peter Phillips
Non E Ver - Duo-Art 101965Tito Mattei, Genevieve Pitot, Peter Phillips
Samson Et Dalila: My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice - Welte-Mignon 2260Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips, Richard Epstein
La Fontaine, Op. 34 - Duo-Art 6348Charles Lysberg, Fannie Votey Rogers, Peter Phillips
Trois Études De Concert, S. 144: No. 3, Un Sospiro - Welte-Mignon 569Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Frederic Lamond
Organ Prelude in B Minor, BWV 855a (Arr. Theodor Szántó & Alexander Siloti) - Duo-Art 6985Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Siloti, Peter Phillips
18th Century Tunes: Dolce Far Niente (Sweet Idelness) - Duo-Art 70390Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Rondo a Capriccio. Op. 129 - Duo-Art 6610Ludwig van Beethoven, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Impromptu No.2, Op. 36, F-Sharp Major - Duo-Art 5907Frédéric Chopin, Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Chromatic Fantasia in D Minor, BWV 903 - Duo-Art 5598Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Phillips, Michael von Zadora
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
La Favorita: Grand Morceau De Concert on Themes (Arr. By Ascher, Op. 74) - Duo-Art 72479Gaetano Donizetti, Peter Phillips, Genevieve Pitot
Valse Caprice, Op. 30, No. 1. In F-Sharp Minor - Duo-Art 6089Gabriel Fauré, Robert Lortat, Peter Phillips
Bolero, Op. 19 - Welte-Mignon 880Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Emil von Sauer
Pastorale Variée (Attrib. Mozart, K. Anh. 209B) - Duo-Art 67640Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Nadia Reisenberg, Peter Phillips
Nocturne in D-Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2 - Welte-Mignon 1194Theodor Leschetizki, Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips
Barcarolle - Duo-Art 5896Charles Gilbert Spross, Peter Phillips
Die Loreley, S. 273 (Arr. Solo Piano by Ganz) - Duo-Art 7114Franz Liszt, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Allegro De Concierto, Op. 46 - Duo-Art 5830Enrique Granados, Peter Phillips, Paquita Madriguera
Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) Op. 40 (Arr. For Solo Piano by Strauss): Love Scene (Liebesszene) - Welte-Mignon 1184Richard Strauss, Peter Phillips
La Sonnambula, Op. 27 (Arr. Solo Piano by Leybach): Fantasie Brillante on Themes - Duo-Art 71139Vincenzo Bellini, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: Wedding March and Elfin Chorus (Arr. By Franz Liszt) - Welte-Mignon 829Felix Mendelssohn, Peter Phillips, Felix Dreyschock
Symphony No. 41, K.551, 'Jupyter' (Arr. Solo Piano by Ganz): I. Allegro Vivace - Duo-Art 5420Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Sonata 60 Hob XVI 50: I. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Anna Miernik