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'Ares' - Classical & Contemporary Essentials

Joanna SochackaJoanna Sochacka
'Ares' - Classical & Contemporary Essentials - Joanna Sochacka

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical piano with Joanna Sochacka's latest album, 'Ares' - Classical & Contemporary Essentials. This extraordinary collection, set to release on April 12, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, spans a rich tapestry of timeless compositions and contemporary gems, all masterfully performed by the renowned pianist Joanna Sochacka.

Spanning over three hours, this expansive album features a diverse array of pieces, from the delicate intricacies of Bach's inventions and preludes to the dramatic flair of Beethoven's sonatas and symphonies. Sochacka's repertoire also includes enchanting works by Chopin, Liszt, and Grieg, each piece showcasing her technical prowess and artistic sensitivity.

The album is a testament to Sochacka's versatility and deep understanding of the classical repertoire. Whether she is interpreting the haunting melodies of Chopin's "Moonlight Sonata" or the lively rhythms of Beethoven's "Rondo a Capriccio," her playing is marked by a profound musicality and a keen sense of expression.

'Ares' - Classical & Contemporary Essentials is not just a collection of beautiful piano pieces; it is a journey through the evolution of classical music, highlighting both the enduring appeal of traditional compositions and the innovative spirit of contemporary works. With its meticulous attention to detail and Sochacka's unparalleled artistry, this album is a true celebration of the piano's rich heritage and its enduring relevance in the modern world.

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Tracks

  1. Rondo in D Major KV 15dWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
  2. Invention in C Major BWV 772Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
  3. Two-Part Inventions No. 14 in B-Flat Major BWV 785Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
  4. Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): IV. LentoRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
  5. Ramillete De Flores, Op. 147: I. Song from CabiriaManuel Seco de Arpe, Alberto Picó Soriano
  6. Anna Magdalena Bach's Book: Minuet in G Major from J.S. Bach's Notebook for Anna Magdalena BachJohann Sebastian Bach, Anonymous, Anna Miernik
  7. Preludes, Op. 28: No. 20 in C MinorFrédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
  8. Partita No. 1, BWV 825: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Alberto Picó Soriano
  9. Waltz in B Minor Wn 19Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
  10. Preludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E MinorFrédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
  11. Easy Sonata in C Major - AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
  12. Gymnopédie No. 2Erik Satie, Anna Miernik
  13. Album Leaf. Op. 28: No. 3, Dance Caprice - Due-Art 04 BrEdvard Grieg, Peter Phillips, Arthur De Greef
  14. Lieder Ohne Worte. Op. 62: No.4. Morning Song - Welte-Mignon 231Felix Mendelssohn, Hermann Möhle, Peter Phillips
  15. Gavotte in F Major, WoO Anh. 8 - Duo-Art 6380Ludwig van Beethoven, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
  16. Nocturne - Duo-Art 6192Raymond Woodman, Arthur Shattuck, Peter Phillips
  17. Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 52: No. 4, Sadness of Soul - Welte-Mignon 839Felix Mendelssohn, Max Pauer, Peter Phillips
  18. Peer Gynt. Op. 46. Suite No. 1 (Arr. Solo Piano by Samaroff): I. Morning Mood - Welte-Mignon 1479Edvard Grieg, Olga Samaroff, Peter Phillips
  19. Prelude in C Minor No. 3 from 23 Pezzi Facili Ed. CurciJohann Sebastian Bach, Joanna Sochacka
  20. Charakterstucke, Op. 7: No. 7, Leicht Und Luftig (Light and Airy) - Duo-Art 0200 BrFelix Mendelssohn, Rosita Renard, Peter Phillips
  21. Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67 (Arr. Solo Piano by Stoessel): IV. Allegro - Presto - Duo-Art 5020Ludwig van Beethoven, Albert Stoessel, Peter Phillips
  22. String Quartet, Op. 12: Canzonetta (Arr. For Solo Piano by Harold Bauer) - Due-Art 510-4Felix Mendelssohn, Peter Phillips, Harold Bauer
  23. Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 38: No. 6, Duetto - Welte-Mignon 458Felix Mendelssohn, Clotilde Kleeberg, Peter Phillips
  24. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 (Arr. Solo Piano by Kiek): III. Scherzo. Allegro - Welte-Mignon 3156Ludwig van Beethoven, Georges Kiek, Peter Phillips
  25. 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
  26. German Dances, WoO 8: No. 3 in C Major (Arr. By Seiss) - Upon Piano Roll Duo-Art 6680, Issued 1923Ludwig van Beethoven, John Henry Powell
  27. The Marriage of Figaro: Variations on Barbarina's Aria (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
  28. Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, 'Pathetique': III. Rondo - Welte-Mignon 562Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Frederic Lamond
  29. Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27, No.2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio Sostenuto - Duo-Art 6929Ludwig van Beethoven, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Peter Phillips
  30. III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Presto - Welte-Mignon 1443Ludwig van Beethoven, Ernest Schelling, Peter Phillips
  31. Piano Sonata No. 18, Op. 31: III. Minuetto and Trio - Welte-Mignon 284Ludwig van Beethoven, Télémaque Lambrino, Peter Phillips
  32. Marche Funèbre Wn 9 Reconstruction by Jan EkierFrédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
  33. Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 25 (Arr. By Backhaus): II. Andante - Duo-Art 6968Felix Mendelssohn, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
  34. Symphony No. 3, Op. 55, 'Eroica': III. Scherzo and Trio (Arr. By Grande & Utz) - Welte-Mignon 2313, Arr. 4 Hands PianoLudwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Carlo del Grande, Paula Utz
  35. Rondo a Capriccio. Op. 129 - Duo-Art 6610Ludwig van Beethoven, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
  36. Polonaise, Op. 89 in C Major - Duo-Art 0300 BrLudwig van Beethoven, Emil von Sauer, Peter Phillips
  37. Chaconne in G Major HWV 435 - Welte-Mignon 1106George Frideric Handel, Peter Phillips, Elly Ney
  38. Piano Concerto, Op. 16: II. Adagio (Arr. Solo Piano by Grainger) - Duo-Art 6479Edvard Grieg, Peter Phillips, Percy Grainger
  39. Piano Sonata No. 32, Op. 111: I. Maestoso - Allegro Con Brio Ed Appassionato - Duca 146Ludwig van Beethoven, Julius Röntgen, Peter Phillips
  40. Lyric Pieces, Op. 65: No. 6, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen - Welte-Mignon 378Edvard Grieg, Karl Wendling, Peter Phillips
  41. Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 - Welte-Mignon 3031Felix Mendelssohn, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
  42. Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 - Triphonola 50288Felix Mendelssohn, Max Pauer, Peter Phillips
  43. Piano Sonata, Op. 27 No. 2, Moonlight: III. Presto Agitato - Duo-Art 6930Ludwig van Beethoven, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Peter Phillips
  44. Piano Sonata No. 23, Op. 57 "Appassionata" in F Minor: II. Andante Con Moto (-Attacca-) - Welte-Mignon 1443Ludwig van Beethoven, Ernest Schelling, Peter Phillips
  45. Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 25 (Arr. By Backhaus): III. Presto - Molto Allegro E Vivace - Duo-Art 6981Felix Mendelssohn, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
  46. Suite for Harpsichord No. 5: Air with Variations ('Harmonious Blacksmith')George Frideric Handel, Eugenie Adam Benard, Peter Phillips
  47. Fragment HZbigniew Andrzej Lampart, Anna Miernik, Barbara Borowicz
  48. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: Wedding March and Elfin Chorus (Arr. By Franz Liszt) - Welte-Mignon 829Felix Mendelssohn, Peter Phillips, Felix Dreyschock
  49. The Hebrides, Op. 26 (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Ganz & Hutcheson): Overture (Fingal's Cave)Felix Mendelssohn, Rudolph Ganz, Ernest Hutcheson, Peter Phillips
  50. Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 25 (Arr. By Backhaus): I. Molto Allegro Con Fuoco - Duo-Art 6967Felix Mendelssohn, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
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About Joanna Sochacka

Joanna Sochacka is a captivating Polish pianist, hailing from the charming town of Mszana Dolna. With a career that has taken her across Europe, Joanna has enchanted audiences in countries like England, France, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Her performances are a testament to her deep musicality and technical prowess, making her a standout figure in the classical piano scene. Beyond her solo recitals, Joanna serves as the Artistic Director of the AEGIO International Piano Competition, further cementing her influence and dedication to the world of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, Joanna Sochacka's performances promise an unforgettable journey through the rich tapestry of piano repertoire.

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