"I feel a deep fascination when I am by the sea. I calm down, refocus on myself, and forget all the distractions of everyday life." Born in 1970 in Germany, pianist Dirk Maassen is a lover of the Ocean whose pieces, listened to millions of times on streaming platforms, have propelled him to the forefront of a new wave of neo-classical artists. The North Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Atlantic Ocean—it is no coincidence that he named his first album on the Sony Classical label Ocean: it pays homage to this natural element so essential to life. Sometimes turbulent, sometimes calm and fragile, Maassen's compositions on Ocean have a cinematic density that transforms the sea into music, captivating and dramatic, playing with the tides and currents of this world. Sometimes accompanied by an orchestra or the violin of Norwegian musician Eldbjørg Hemsing, the album was produced by Francesco Donadello, who previously assisted Ludovico Einaudi, Hauschka, Jóhann Jóhannsson, and Dustin O’Halloran. "Knowing that humanity comes from the ocean gives me a deep sense of connection with nature," explains Maassen. A connection that will undoubtedly resonate with all music lovers seeking a profound and different experience.
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