Jóhann Jóhannsson: Piano Works brings together pianist Alice Sara Ott and the repertoire of the Icelandic composer, who passed away in 2018, in a series of solo piano transcriptions released by Deutsche Grammophon. The project is based on arrangements published by Faber Music, drawing from works originally written for film scores (The Theory of Everything, Copenhagen Dreams, Arrival, and Personal Effects) as well as albums such as Englabörn and Orphée. The album follows two preparatory EPs released in 2025, ahead of the full release in 2026. The choice of solo piano significantly reshapes the perception of this music. While Jóhannsson was known for layering orchestral and electronic textures, these versions refocus the writing on melodic lines, harmonic…