Various Artists

Neoclassical piano music has become one of the defining sounds of modern classical music, blending minimal structures with a contemporary, often cinematic sensibility. While the genre extends beyond a single instrument, the piano remains at its core - capable of carrying both intimacy and scale in equal measure.

In our final round-up of the year, we turn the spotlight onto some standout releases that embrace winter’s stillness and the hushed magic of the Christmas season…

For the third and final part of our look back over DG’s groundbreaking Re:Composed, focus on releases by Scottish cellist Peter Gregson, the mighty Max Richter, and a brand new release by French composer Victor Le Masne… 

By Paul Sullivan

As Deutsche Grammophon’s lauded Re:Composed series hits its 20th anniversary, we present the second instalment of our three-part look at some of the most significant releases…