TCHAIKOVSKY The Seasons (Deluxe Edition) / Bruce Liu | Deutsche Grammophon

Pianist Bruce Liu releases the deluxe edition of his second DG album The Seasons. Besides the 12 movements of the Seasons and the bonus track from the original album, the deluxe edition includes 5 additional solo piano tracks of music by Tchaikovsky, some of which were previously released as singles. The previously unreleased tracks include a short edit of June: Barcarolle and the Nocturne in F Major, the first of his 2 Pieces, Op. 10.

With his unique interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons, Liu brings the colors and moods of each month to life, once again showcasing his exceptional talent and profound musicality. “For me, this is a moment to explore some personal emotion,” the pianist says about the album, which envelops the Russian composer’s intimate and profoundly poetic language with musical breathing space.

“What’s so special about the work is that 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.”   

A further version of the deluxe CD comes complete with a signed art card and is now available as a limited edition.