Classical and contemporary piano gems to centre the mind

Available for 24 days

Suffused with the impressionist elegance of Debussy and Ravel, alongside modern explorations from Ann Southam and Lucy Johnson, this programme moves through dreamy vignettes and reflective stillness. Cherokee Nation artist Saloli heralds the spring with dewy melodies, while the subdued warmth of Ethiopian composer, pianist, and nun Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou plays like a soft summer’s dusk. To listen on most smart speakers, just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus” Produced by Áine Devaney. A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.