At ad21, we are thrilled to present Piano Whispers, a unique compilation celebrating Piano Day 2026. Released on March 27, this album features 45 talented pianists from around the world, each contributing their artistic vision to the landscape of Neoclassical music
Piano Day is an annual worldwide celebration of the piano, held on the 88th day of the year, symbolizing the 88 keys of the instrument. Founded by pianist and composer Nils Frahm in 2015, it aims to honor the beauty and versatility of the piano, as well as to inspire creativity and appreciation for piano music. The day includes performances, new music releases, and special events across the globe, bringing together musicians and music lovers to celebrate this timeless instrument. It also supports charitable causes related to music education and access.
Compilation
Piano Day 2026
William Thomson
Rens Wismans
Michael Emenau
Simon Lowy
Jeremy Mayfield
Ofer Pelz
Girolamo Parisi
Oskar Tena
Jose Tornada
Oscar Kowalski
Andrei Irimia
Saah
Steve Luck
Daniel Catalá
Ara_Piano
Arvid Holst
Victor Bouzard
Jenny Grobosch
Matthew Adam
Francesco Taskayali
Piano Melancolía
Andrea Sertori
George Bogdanov
Sid Acharya
Jon Thebur
Philipp Knutzen
Andrea Carri
Jon Winterstein
Makoto Sawai
Kai Engel
Shoshana Michel
Gianluca Piacenza
Domenico Quaceciad
Laurel Violet
Matthew Avery
Yoko Komatsu
Jonathan L'Esperance
Henri de Quengo
Lise Jonsson
Raphael Beaudon
Angel Ruediger
Patrick Avalon
Angelo Nicola Giuliano
Rosi Botí
Compilation
Piano Day 2025
Jade Ashtangini
Tobias Svensson
Nathan Shubert
Doug Thomas
Bruno Sanfilippo
Jakob Lindhagen
Álvaro Turrión
Hior Chronik
Alanna Crouch
Igor Longhi
Juan María Solare
Hemsing
Thomas Kessler
Aija Alsina
Mats Raynard
Julia Thomsen
Laban
Daniela Spadini
Alexander Gessner
Jonath Greys
Alessandra Celletti
Moab
Sophie Riviere
Manos Milonakis
Gav Moran
Ryan Marvel
Koshun Nakao
Zach Sprowls
Sebastian Morawietz
Rick Gallagher
CrusaderBeach
Gian Marco La Serra
Christof R Davis
Felipe Duran
Yujin Baek
Aliya Lark
Ariel Goitia
Henning Schmiedt
Manuel Zito
Annika Lanka
Alessandro Giannelli
Mario Viñuela
Diego Spitaleri
Holly Baines
Anastasiya Ihnatovich
Jacopo Croci
Andrea Moro
Nikola Pesic
Lorenzo Masotto
Nicholas Baskerville
Amr Shalaby
ad21
ad21 is a Barcelona-based record label focused on reflective Neoclassical music, with a particular emphasis on the captivating 88-key instrument, the piano.