FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Claire Huangci I Piano Heroines (Fanny Mendelssohn, Amy Beach, Clara Schumann, Florence Price) Alpha Classics. Release day: January 30, 2026
In Piano Heroines, Claire Huangci brings together piano works by Fanny Hensel, Clara Schumann, Amy Beach, and Florence Price, four composers associated with the Romantic tradition whose music reflects distinct aesthetic and cultural backgrounds. The programme combines character pieces, excerpts from larger piano cycles, and the Romanze from Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, offering a varied overview rather than a complete survey.
Huangci, who has collaborated with Alpha Classics since the 2024–25 season, frames the album as a personal and artistic exploration, linking the German and American composers featured here to her own transatlantic background. Recorded in July 2025 in Hannover, Piano Heroines presents these works in a curated sequence that highlights their individuality while situating them within a shared historical context.
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