As part of the celebration of Daniel Levy’s 25th anniversary as a recording artist, the label Edelweiss Emission will be releasing a Limited Edition of 64 CDs throughout 2012 named “The Voice of the Piano. This international celebration will begin at the Ascona Music Festival.

For this celebration, the legendary piano makers Steinway & Sons have conferred a special acknowledgment to Daniel Levy as a "Steinway Artist" for his significant contribution to music.

“In 2012, Daniel Levy celebrates two [anniversaries]; his silver jubilee as a recording artist and his 20th Anniversary as a Steinway Artist.
Steinway & Sons would like to express our cordial congratulations, and look forward to being a part of Daniel Levy’s wonderful musicianship in the future.”
Gerrit Glaner, Steinway & Sons

“The Voice of the Piano”, an edition of notable recordings by Daniel Levy that have been recorded over a successful 25 year period of intensive artistic activity and instrumental virtuosity, includes an extensive repertoire with music for solo piano, for piano with orchestra, chamber music and lieder.

This outstanding series of 64 CDs will feature the following works:

• The two books of the Well-Tempered Clavier and The Art of the Fugue by J.S. Bach

• Sonatas by Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert

• Works by Chopin and Liszt

• A captivating fresco of 15 CDs with works by Schumann, including Kreisleriana, Davidsbündlertänze, Kinderszenen, Waldszenen, Sonatas n. 1 and n. 2, Fantasia Op. 17 and Phantasiestücke, Carnaval and Vienna Carnaval, Papillons, Gesänge der Frühe, Album for the Young, chamber music with violin, viola, clarinet and oboe, Piano Concerto in A Minor, Lieder and Quintet, among others

• Grieg’s 66 Lyric Pieces and his Sonata, completed with the three sonatas for violin and piano

•  Works by Brahms for piano, along with the Concert n. 1 with the Philharmonia Orchestra

• Piano Recitals with works by Mendelssohn, Debussy and Ravel

• Studies and preludes by Scriabin

• Spanish pieces by Albéniz, Granados and De Falla

• Argentinian pieces by Guastavino, Ginastera and Piazzolla

• A series of compositions by Levy

The acclaimed journalist and Classical Music critic Bernard Jacobson had this to say about Levy’s playing and The Voice of the Piano:

“I have loved Daniel Levy’s playing since the first moment I encountered it. But it has taken this superb collection to remind me that he is an artist worthy to stand alongside, not just the Brendels and Lupus, but any of the most celebrated figures in the ranks of musical interpretation. However well listeners to these performances may already know the works presented here, they will assuredly learn many things about them that they have not thought of before–and that, along with the blessed willingness to take risks, is what distinguishes great artistry from mere craftsmanship.”
Bernard Jacobson

Daniel Levy Plays Chopin
Barcarolle, 2 Nocturnes op. Posth, Polonaise Fantasie and Sonata No. 2 Recently recorded in the Church of San Martino in Ronco Sopra Ascona ””It possesses the virtuosity and elegance that are necessary to interpret this music.” Alberto Cima “Touching and powerful performances of some well-loved Chopin .” Ian Lace, Musicweb International	Listen to a sample & buy your copy
A Piano Recital For Ascona
Works by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Chopin, Wagner/Liszt, Grieg and Levy  “From his interpretations emerge enchanting diamond-like tones that give a unique touch to the variety of works.” Alberto Cima	Listen to a sample & buy your copy
Schumann Piano Concerto
Piano Concerto op. 54 in A Minor; Konzertstück Op.92 (Introduzione ed Allegro Appassionato); Schön Hedwig Op.106; Zwei Balladen for declamation and piano DANIEL LEVY, piano PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU, conductor and declamation "This is one of the most ingratiating, thoughtful, and lyrical performances of the Schumann Piano Concerto that I have ever heard... ” Bernard Jacobson	Listen to a sample & buy your copy
Chopin Nocturnes & Waltzes
10 Nocturnes 5 Waltzes “.His artistic touch is so profound that it allows his piano to sing with great, unique freedom of expression” Diapason, France	Listen to a sample & buy your copy
Liszt Recital
Venezia e Napoli, Consolation n. 3, La Campanella, Mephisto Waltz n. 1, Isoldes Liebestod, Après une lecture du Dante “I should like to call it passionate thoughtfulness, which distinguishes Levy both here and on other occasions and which lets us recognise the greatness of his playing.”. Peter Cossé	Listen to a sample & buy your copy
Mozart
Sonata in A Minor K. 310, Sonata in C Major K. 330, Sonata in C Minor K. 457, Fantasia K. 475 “Levy makes the piano sing…” Bernard Jacobson “Inspired Mozart played with élan.” Ian Lace, Musicweb International	Listen to a sample & buy your copy
Bach
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 (BWV 846-869) 2 CDs “Levy’s performance speaks of the human condition, and what it says both expresses and elicits deep feeling.” Bernard Jacobson	Listen to a sample & buy your copy
Scriabin 24 Preludes op. 11 12 Études op. 8
The Power of Love Lyric Improvisations