Credits:

Olga Scheps

Description:

On the occasion of Olga Scheps' first visit to Japan in many years, in July 2023, we are releasing a collection of pieces that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the piano to your heart's content. The selections are all of Scheps' favorite works, music that makes the most of the sonority of the piano as an instrument. Not only famous pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, and Grieg, but also works by so-called contemporary composers born after 1950, which make up almost half of the album. The diverse compositions by composers at the forefront of the times, such as Ludovico Einaudi, known for his soft and beautiful melodies, Helbig, who is said to have been influenced by him, Batti, who is active as a producer, and Grammy Award winner Gonzalez, will endlessly stimulate the listener's imagination. Gonzalez's "Olga Sieg," in particular, is dedicated to Scheps. The result of the close relationship between creator, performer, and listener, this album is one of the ideal compilation albums of the 21st century.