New recordings from Bruce Liu, Gina Alice, and Mao Fujita
You might find our roundup of newly released piano recordings valuable for your listening pleasure. At times it might be hard to sift through the many new recordings released — digital or physical — and pleasantly consume it. In the spirit of focused curation, here are four discs that should put a smile on your dial.
BRUCE LIU
CHOPIN
The winner of the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, Bruce Liu is featured in this DG recording created from his performances in Warsaw.
GINA ALICE
WONDERWORLD
Lang Lang's wife, Gina Alice, has released a new album that's making a splash in China. On the Deutsche Grammophon label, she's captured a type of "greatest hits" for the piano, a good introduction to the repertoire for new listeners. Perhaps an album to play for your neighbors at a holiday soirée?
MAO FUJITA
RAVEL: PAVANE POUR UNE INFANTE DÉFUNTE, M. 19
A student of Kirill Gerstein, Mao Fujita released Ravel'sPavane pour une infante défunte, adding to an ongoing playlist from DG called "Musical Moments". With a very meditative aura, it complements a quiet night in.