Anna Geniushene - Opus 1 (2025) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Everything in the world—whether it is life, a piece of art, a scientific discovery, a revolution, or even a simple idea—has its own starting point. For composers, it is the work that marks their first step into the world. 'Opus 1' is an exploration of those beginnings, where ambition meets uncertainty and raw ideas take shape. In this album, pianist Anna Geniushene, whose career highlights include being a Silver Medalist at the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and being named Young Artist of the Month by Musical America, explores the early creative voices of great Romantic composers such as Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Berg and Tchaikovsky, uncovering the ambition, curiosity, and individuality that shaped their musical identities. Was an Opus 1 a declaration of will or just a sketch of what was to come? This album delves into that question, offering a glimpse of great composers who were taking their first steps and searching for their true voice —when everything was still possible.

Tracklist:
01. Chopin- Rondo in C Minor, Op. 1
02. Tchaikovsky- Two Pieces, Op. 1- No. 1, Scherzo à la russe in B-Flat Major. Allegro moderato
03. Tchaikovsky- Two Pieces, Op. 1- No. 2, Impromptu in E-Flat Minor. Allegro furioso
04. Schumann- Abegg Variations in F Major, Op. 1
05. Berg- Piano Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1
06. Brahms- Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 1- I. Allegro
07. Brahms- Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 1- II. Andante
08. Brahms- Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 1- III. Scherzo. Allegro molto e con fuoco - Più mosso
09. Brahms- Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 1- IV. Finale. Allegro con fuoco


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