Pianissimo II

Released in 1996, Pianissimo II is a solo acoustic piano album by Suzanne Ciani, serving as a sequel to her 1990 release Pianissimo. While Ciani is globally recognized as a pioneer of electronic music and modular synthesis, this album represents a deliberate acoustic turn, focusing entirely on solo piano interpretations of her compositions. The track listing features acoustic renditions of some of her most famous works, including 'The Velocity of Love', 'Andalusian Dream', and 'Hotel Luna', alongside classical homages like 'Meeting Mozart'. Recorded with a warm, close-mic technique, the album highlights Ciani's classical training and her expressive, fluid touch on the keys. By stripping away the electronic arrangements of the original studio versions, the album showcases the core melodic strength and neoclassical structures of her catalog, positioning her alongside contemporary instrumental pianists of the late 20th century.