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Nils Frahm

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Nils Frahm (1982) is a German musician, composer and producer. Classically trained, he started releasing electronic music and solo piano works in the 2000s. His critically acclaimed 2011 release “Felt” on UK label Erased Tapes led to more ambitious projects and collaborations with artists such as Ólafur Arnalds or Woodkid. Instrumental in shaping the neo- or post-classical sound of the 2010s, Frahm is also famous for his extensive live performances with loads of vintage analog gear.

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8 Neo-Classical Piano Masterworks

Although today’s neo-classical music is often created with an array of different instruments—as well as electronics, samples, even vocals—the piano often plays a central role. Below are some of our favourite albums created either solely on piano (or pianos) or are based primarily on this versatile and expressive instrument…

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