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JÓHANNSSON Piano Works / Alice Sara Ott

On her upcoming album, pianist Alice Sara Ott presents world premiere recordings of piano transcriptions of late Icelandic composer J&oacute;hann J&oacute;hannsson&rsquo;s most famous works. It includes some of J&oacute;hannsson&rsquo;s iconic works from different films as well as from his studio albums, including Orph&eacute;e and Englab&ouml;rn. Ott&rsquo;s interpretations capture the essence of the composer&rsquo;s hauntingly beautiful music.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Though Ott never met J&oacute;hannsson, she had always loved his music. In preparing for this unique project, she spoke to several of his friends and colleagues to gain greater insight into his work and processes: &ldquo;As I worked on these pieces &ndash; internalising the musical architecture, shapes and language of J&oacute;hann&rsquo;s music &ndash; it actually felt like a very personal dialogue with him.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&ldquo;What&rsquo;s so incredible about J&oacute;hannsson&rsquo;s music,&rdquo; concludes Ott, &ldquo;is how his compositions, originally written for larger ensembles and different instruments, translate so beautifully to the piano. Within this more focused and intimate sound world, the writing reveals hidden nuances and enhances the purity and clarity that are so intrinsic to his music.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The full album J&oacute;hann J&oacute;hannsson: Piano Works is released digitally, on CD and on vinyl on 6 March and is now available for pre-order. Listen to a second pre-release track, a meditative piano interpretation of J&oacute;hann J&oacute;hannsson&rsquo;s Flight from the City. As part of the overarching project, Ott has also released two digital EPs: The first EP focuses on J&oacute;hannsson&rsquo;s film music, and the second EP features piano transcriptions of the composer&rsquo;s first solo studio album Englab&ouml;rn.&nbsp;

Jóhann Jóhannsson: Piano Works

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With her new album &ldquo;J&oacute;hann J&oacute;hannsson: Piano Works&rdquo;, pianist Alice Sara Ott pays tribute to the legacy of one of Hollywood&rsquo;s most visionary composers: J&oacute;hann J&oacute;hannsson. His music is defined by emotional depth, gentle force, and a distinctive musical voice. Ott, known for her poetic playing, her versatility and her experience in both contemporary and core classical repertoire, creates a beautiful new sound world on both a grand and an upright piano.
These premiere recordings are Alice Sara Ott&rsquo;s solo piano reimaginations, bringing 30 of the late Icelandic composer&rsquo;s hauntingly beautiful works to life with her personal touch &ndash; marked by great musicality and a profound understanding of his musical language. The repertoire spans J&oacute;hannsson&rsquo;s compositions for acclaimed films such as &ldquo;The Theory of Everything&rdquo;, &ldquo;Personal Effects&rdquo;, and &ldquo;Copenhagen Dreams&rdquo;, as well as pieces from his celebrated studio albums like &ldquo;Orph&eacute;e&rdquo; and &ldquo;Englab&ouml;rn&rdquo;.
With exceptional subtlety, Alice Sara Ott captures the essence of J&oacute;hannsson&rsquo;s vision while creating her own sound world. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s a very special intimacy and urgency in his musical language,&rdquo; Ott says. &ldquo;It speaks to what people long for in today&rsquo;s noisy and sometimes very dissonant world. The way he builds the architecture and structure of his music really allows you to refocus and reflect.&rdquo;
&ldquo;J&oacute;hann J&oacute;hannsson: Piano Works&rdquo; is more than a homage: the album lets his music live on and opens new perspectives on an extraordinary creative legacy.
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For the visuals of the artwork, Alice Sara Ott worked with friends and collaborators of J&oacute;hann J&oacute;hannsson, the photographer J&oacute;natan Gretarsson and art director Anders Ladegaard. The CD booklet is illustrated with atmospheric shots of the Icelandic landscape, as well as portraits of both pianist and composer, and contains liner notes written by music critic Wyndham Wallace, who previously wrote liner notes for J&oacute;hannsson&rsquo;s records.

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