Polish Pianist and Composer Hania Rani Expands Her Sonic Palette with 'Non Fiction'

17/11/2025 34 min Episodio 205
Polish Pianist and Composer Hania Rani Expands Her Sonic Palette with 'Non Fiction'

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The now London-based Polish pianist and composer Hania Rani quickly attracted fans with her 2019 album of solo piano works in the post-classical style, a blend of classical lyricism and minimalist patterns. Her later albums expanded to include electronics, and her voice; she is equally versed in the music of composers like Philip Glass and bands like Radiohead. But her new record is something different – a four part piano concerto with orchestra, called Non Fiction, which is a reflection on the human cost of war. The work was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, with a 45-piece orchestra and experimental instrumentalists Rakhi Singh (Manchester Collective), Jack Wylie (Portico Quartet), and percussionist/composer Valentina Magaletti. Hania Rani performs the piano part of the opening movement of the piece Non Fiction, and other original works, in-studio. Set list: 1. Non-Fiction I - Sonore 2. Nostalgia 3. F Major

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