Alice Sara Ott on Jóhann Jóhannsson, musical intimacy and her artistic voice

Known for consistently rethinking the relationship between performer, repertoire, and audience, Alice Sara Ott explores profound new territory with her latest release, Jóhann Jóhannsson – Piano Works. In this deeply personal project, the acclaimed pianist presents world-premiere solo piano arrangements of the late Icelandic composer’s most iconic pieces. Recorded primarily on an old, intimate upright piano in a Reykjavík studio, Ott masterfully translates Jóhannsson's hybrid electronic and cinematic soundscapes into a stripped-back acoustic experience. From navigating the delicate balance of honoring a composer's unique voice while expressing her own, to the influence of recording in Iceland, and the urgency of finding a quiet space in today's noisy world, Alice discusses her emotional dialogue with Jóhannsson's memory in this insightful interview. Listen to "Jóhann Jóhannsson – Piano Works" by Alice Sara Ott on Qobuz in 24-Bit Hi-Res now: https://open.qobuz.com/album/qr1gwivw... Additionally, the album is available for purchase here: https://www.qobuz.com/store-router/al... Released via Deutsche Grammophon #AliceSaraOtt #DeutscheGrammophon #JohannJohannsson #Hybrid #Electronic #ClassicalMusic #Piano #Interview #Qobuz - English subtitles available Deutsche Untertitel verfügbar 日本語字幕あり - 00:00 Intro 00:10 Artistic identity & journey 03:20 Introducing new album and working process 06:20 Jóhann Jóhannsson's music and musical genres 10:20 Jóhannsson's music on solo piano 14:45 Visual artistry 17:05 Expressing the artistic voice & engaging with the world - Follow Qobuz Facebook:   / qobuz   Instagram:   / qobuz   X: https://x.com/Qobuz Qobuz Club: https://community.qobuz.com/