On Opus 1, pianist Anna Geniushene plays the first published works of Romantic masters.

Everything in the world — whether it is life, a piece of art, a scientific discovery, a revolution, or even a simple idea — has its own starting point. For composers, it is the work that marks their first step into the world. Opus 1 is an exploration of those beginnings, where ambition meets uncertainty and raw ideas take shape. In this album, pianist Anna Geniushene explores the early creative voices of great Romantic composers such as Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Berg and Tchaikovsky, uncovering the ambition, curiosity, and individuality that shaped their musical identities. Was an Opus 1 a declaration of will or just a sketch of what was to come? 

This album delves into that question, offering a glimpse of great composers who were taking their first steps and searching for their true voice when everything was still possible.