Various Composers - TERRA (Elenora Pertz)

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1. Fazil Say - Black Earth
2. Tristan Visser - Etna Boati #1
3. Leoš Janáček - On an Overgrown Path, Book I: No. 4, The Madonna of Frýdek
4. Béla Bartók - Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56: No. 3, Standing Still
5. Igor Stravinsky - The Rite of Spring, K015, Pt. 1 "The Adoration of the Earth": I. Introduction - II. Augurs of Spring (Arr. for Piano by Vladimir L
6. Tristan Visser - Etna Boati #2
7. Edvard Grieg - Lyric Pieces, Op. 68: No. 3, At Your Feet
8. Mel Bonis - Femmes de légende: No. 2, Desdémona, Op. 101
9. Sheila Silver - 7 Preludes "Resilient Earth": No. 5, In Mary's Garden
10. Mary Howe - Nocturne
11. Johannes Brahms - 3 Intermezzi, Op. 117: No. 1 in E-Flat Major. Andante moderato
12. Johann Sebastian Bach - Matthäuspassion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 65, Mache dich, mein Herze, rein (Arr. for Piano by Selmar Bagge)
13. Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung
14. Tristan Visser - Etna Boati #3
15. Robert Schumann - Fantasie, Op. 17: III. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten - Etwas bewegter - Nach und nach bewegter und schneller - Adagio

Elenora Pertz, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Solo Musica

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Elenora Pertz’s debut solo album TERRA is a contemplative exploration of nature, transformation, and the sacred feminine, inspired by a 2023 artistic retreat on Mount Etna. Blending works by composers including Ludwig van Beethoven, Igor Stravinsky, and Fazıl Say with seismic recordings from the volcano, the album dissolves boundaries between music and the natural world. Structured around themes of earth, motherhood, and renewal, TERRA also reflects Pertz’s broader artistic and ethical vision, emphasizing mindfulness, ecological responsibility, and reconnection with the planet through classical music.

Elenora Pertz is an internationally active pianist, vocal coach, and educator recognized for her nuanced artistry and interdisciplinary approach to classical music. She has performed at leading venues including Wigmore Hall, Berlin Philharmonie, and Salzburg Festival, while collaborating with prominent singers and conductors across Europe and the United States. Her 2025/26 season includes major debuts, masterclasses, opera collaborations, and the release of her debut solo album TERRA, a project exploring connections between music, femininity, and the natural world. Alongside her performance career, Pertz leads the Lied class at the University of the Arts Bremen and founded “Lied the Way e.V.” to support and empower women in the art song community.