This international version of Robert Schumann’s Carnaval is put together by Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz as a tribute to frontline workers. Each of Schumann’s 21 short character pieces of Carnaval is played by a different pianist across the world. Here’s the complete lineup:
Préambule ~ Adam Kent
Pierrot ~ Anait Karpova
Arlequin ~ Mariel Ilusorio
Valse noble ~ Fabiana Biasini
Eusebius ~ Jacqueline Leung
Florestan ~ Allan Du Ma
Coquette ~ Stefan Schmidt
Réplique ~ Karen Sam
Sphinxes ~ Alexa Tinky Cabanatan Cruz
Papillons ~ Rica Manas-de Los Angeles
A.S.C.H – S.C.H.A.: Lettres Dansantes ~ Geraldine Ong
Chiarina ~ Denise See
Chopin ~ Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz
Estrella ~ Andrea Verzosa
Reconnaissance ~ Ricardo Cabezas Abapo Junior
Pantalon et Colombine ~ Martina Cukrov Jarrett
Valse Allemande ~ JOE Ron NG
Intermezzo: Paganini ~ Matthew Van Hoose
Aveu ~ Derek Chiu
Promenade ~ John Patrick Reyes
Pause/Marche des Davidsbündlercontre les Philistins ~ Brian Berino
The Star Wars-like intro is corny but gives a moving account of SHIP’s mission. Each pianist also provides a short caption about what their segment is about, which helps to guide you through the piece. A special shoutout goes to my long-time friend and colleague Derek Chiu, who plays Aveu near the end.