The album features unique compositions inspired by Balkan music's multicultural influences and jazz, arranged for piano solo, four hands, and two pianos.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Illusions," refers to an inner journey back to safe and beautiful memories, and a struggle for hope and joy, sometimes with a tongue-in-cheek view of the world.
Performer Biography
The AHHA Piano Duo, comprised of Aleksandra Hałat and Agata Hołdyk, has won awards including Second Prize at the Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition in New York.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album took place between 2020 and 2023 in concert halls in Katowice and Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Poland.
Instruments
Pianists Aleksandra Hałat and Agata Hołdyk perform on Fazioli (models F278 and F308) and C. Bechstein (model D 282) concert grand pianos.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Darek Janus's compositions blend classical music with jazz, reflecting his belief that "music is the world's richest language."
Composer Biography
Darek Janus, the composer, is celebrating his 35th anniversary as an artist and 25th year of teaching in 2023.
