Consolation in B major, Op. 40, No. 2, is a beautifully intimate piano miniature by composer Theodor Leschetizky. Written as a “romance without words,” this gentle piece features a lyrical, singing melody that floats over a flowing accompaniment. It is a stunning study in tone, touch, and expression, designed to showcase the piano’s most tender and poetic qualities.

The Waltz in E minor, B. 56 is a dramatic and high-energy solo piano piece that showcases Frédéric Chopin’s youthful virtuosity. Written when he was just 20 years old, it opens with a sparkling, rapid introduction that bursts into a restless, melancholic main theme.