Wagner

The German star pianist Matthias Kirschnereit dedicates this album entirely to the piano cosmos of Richard Wagner​. Wagner himself wrote few works for solo piano, but he influenced many of his contemporaries and musical heirs with his work​. Matthias Kirschnereit presents a wide range of repertoire – Wagner: Sonata for the album M.W., Lied ohne Worte E major for Eduard Reitz, In das Album der Fürstin M., Zürcher Vielliebchen Walzer, Polka, Notenbrief für Mathilde Wesendonck, Ankunft bei den Schwarzen Schwänen;

Introducing a revolutionary new CD that challenges the stereotypes and prejudices against the double bass. This tribute album showcases the full potential and versatility of the instrument, featuring compositions by renowned composers such as Myroslav Skoryks, John Rutter, Peteris Vasks, and Sergei Rachmaninov. Experience the warm, soft, and welcoming tone of the double bass as it takes center stage in this diverse collection of music. From the spiritual anthem of Ukraine, Melodie by Myroslav Skoryks, to the familiar choral sounds of John Rutter's The Lord Bless You and Keep You, this album is a love letter to the double bass and an invitation to embrace its songful and tuneful credentials.

Wilhem Latchoumia and Vanessa Wagner are adventurous pianists whose mastery extends from the standard repertoire to contemporary music.