Countless musical genres from the hands and hearts of a virtuoso bar pianist.

Piano Solo Music with pianist Roland Dörnyei takes listeners on a journey of the music of a bar pianist.  Exclusively available in Stereo DSD 512, DSD 256, DSD 128 and DSD 64 at NativeDSD.

Bar piano playing is by no means a simple music genre. It is a challenge. It largely depends on the mood, state of mind, preparedness and experience of the pianist what pieces of music he selects for each evening. Whether it be a contemporary pop hit, an old chanson, an evergreen, a jazz standard or even a classical piece, the pianist will be able to adapt them to his own personal style if he is creative enough and if the music is selected appropriately.

If he can present the essence and beauty of the music within the featured piece and he himself is fully involved, then the music impact and the cathartic experience will also follow, energizing and purifying its listeners emotionally and spiritually. Brilliant virtuosity generally astounds while the beauty and wonder of music enchants the audience. A bar pianist must also be able to detect which music styles, songs or performers may be the favorites of his audience. This may sometimes take long and so each performance holds surprises.

With ample musical humility and deep from the heart, one can win the love of the audience. If music and concerts have its purposes, one must be this: to offer joy and memorable experiences to the people. This goal means constant motivation for an artist, a musician or a bar pianist. And the audience is grateful. What they receive during the concerts, the gift of music and art, they reward with lots of applause and appreciation. This is what foremost reassures the artist that he is on the right track and that he is doing his job right.

Roland Dörnyei, Piano