Exceptional pianist Bruce Liu, winner of the 2021 International Chopin Competition, has recorded Tchaikovsky's most famous solo piano work “The Seasons” for his second studio album.

With his unique interpretation of The Seasons, Liu brings the colors and moods of each month to life, once again showcasing his exceptional talent and profound musicality. Acclaimed by the press as a “pianist with a captivating musical personality” (Financial Times) and for his distinctive blend of “feline agility and lightness of touch” (New York Times), Liu recently won the OPUS Classical Award for his first studio album “Waves”.

“Recording The Seasons gave me a moment to explore some personal emotion”, says the pianist, adding: it’s so intimate, as if Tchaikovsky were speaking to himself when he wrote the pieces. It combines the folk element that inspired his ballets with the brilliance and flamboyance found in his concertos. More than that, it has a thoughtfulness and calmness at its core.”

“Tchaikovsky: The Seasons” will be released digitally on November 1, 2024 as well as on vinyl and CD, which contains the Romance op. 5 as a bonus track in addition to the 12 character pieces. The exclusive deluxe CD with 5 further solo pieces by Tchaikovsky is also available as a limited signed edition in the Deutsche Grammophon Shop.

Tracklisting:

01 The Seasons, op. 37a: I. January. At the Fireside.

02 The Seasons, op. 37a: II. February. Carnival.

03 The Seasons, op. 37a: III. March. Song of the Lark.

04 The Seasons, op. 37a: IV. April. Snowdrop.

05 The Seasons, op. 37a: V. May. White Nights.

06 The Seasons, op. 37a: VI. June. Barcarolle

07 The Seasons, op. 37a: VII. July. The Reaper’s Song.

08 The Seasons, op. 37a: VIII. August. The Harvest.

09 The Seasons, op. 37a: IX: September. The Hunt.

10 The Seasons, op. 37a: X. October. Autumn Song

11 The Seasons, op. 37a: XI. November. Troika.

12 The Seasons, op. 37a: XII. December. Christmas.

13 Tchaikovsky: 6 Pieces, Op. 51 No. 6, Valse Sentimentale

14 Tchaikovsky: 6 Romances, Op. 16: No. 1, Lullaby (Cradle Song) [Version for Piano]

15 Tchaikovsky: 18 Pieces, op. 72: No. 15 Un poco di Chopin

16 Tchaikovsky: 2 Pieces, Op. 10 No. 1, Nocturne in F Major

17 Tchaikovsky, Earl Wild: Swan Lake, Op. 20: Dance of the Four Swans (Arr. Wild for Piano)

18 Tchaikovsky: Romance in F Minor, Op. 5