One of the true pleasures of living in a northern country is the occasional feeling of the warmth of the winter sun on your face. There's a word for this --apricity. A brief burst of apricity warms both the body and the spirit.

Apricity

We are thrilled to welcome Alessandra Toni with her luminous new piece, "Glow" Performed on a Bösendorfer piano, Glow is an uplifting journey, delicately woven with cinematic beauty and expressive serenity. Each note shimmers with grace, inviting listeners into a world of refined nuances. Alessandra, an Italian pianist and composer based in Vienna, brings a unique voice to the neoclassical scene, merging melodic elegance with emotional depth. With a background in music, psychology, and neuroscience, her artistry reflects both intellectual richness and poetic sensitivity.

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"Refugio de Luz" by Italo-Argentinian pianist Bruno Sanfilippo is a radiant and uplifting composition that shines with warmth. Its gentle felted piano lines flow gracefully, evoking a sense of peace and hope, offering listeners a luminous sanctuary through sound. Released by the reflective neoclassical label ad21.

Refugio de Luz

Stillness

We welcome Melinda Sütő, Hungarian pianist and composer, as the newest artist in our Woman Muse Series. 

Her new piece, “Fearless”, is a gentle yet resolute piano composition that embraces silence and stillness with grace. With delicate phrasing and an introspective tone, it offers a meditative experience, an intimate moment of quiet strength.

Inspired by the courage of women and the hope for a world where all women can live without fear, Fearless is a tribute to resilience, security, and feminine power. Now streaming on all platforms. ad21 Music.

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Fearless

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Today we welcome Makoto Sawai, a Japanese pianist and composer, to the ad21 family with his beautiful single “Deep Love”. Performed on his own acoustic piano, Deep Love is a gently hypnotic piece that unfolds with a quiet devotion. Its nostalgic and melancholic tones invite listeners to pause, breathe, and journey inward, or perhaps to a distant memory. Let yourself be carried away by this serene and heartfelt composition, now available on all streaming platforms.

Deep Love

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Is it true?

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In 1998, pianist and composer Bruno Sanfilippo, along with his wife Ximena Contreras, established their own record label, ad21, as a haven for their creative expression. Since then, ad21 has released over 30 solo and collaborative albums in digital and physical formats, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the neoclassical music scene.
In 2024, ad21 embarked on an ambitious new venture by opening its doors to pianists worldwide, broadening its platform and artistic outreach. Collaborating with Javier Guglielmi, ad21 aims to foster a record label specializing in neoclassical music, with a particular focus on solo piano performances.
Their vision for ad21 is to create a nurturing environment where artists can discover a supportive community and access the resources necessary to maximize their musical potential. 

Stay tuned for upcoming big news. Demos are welcome.

Fearless

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