Heresy Records Will Release Six New Piano Albums
The label will launch an integrated series of piano recordings from October 2026 through May 2027.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Classical
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Heresy Records will release a series of six piano albums featuring performances by Ji Liu, Boris Bergmann, and Roger Doyle beginning October 16, 2026. This global collection includes original transcriptions, first recordings, and landmark repertoire distributed by Naxos.
Why it matters
The release provides an integrated artistic series designed to be experienced as a cohesive collection. Each album features custom cover art by Gareth Jones to unify the visual and auditory experience for listeners.
The series features three pianists performing six albums through May 2027. Distributed worldwide by Naxos, the project includes works by composers such as Philip Glass, Liszt, and David Bowie.
The players
Heresy Records
An Irish record label responsible for organizing and producing this integrated series of piano albums.
Ji Liu
A featured pianist who performs works by Philip Glass, Liszt, and David Bowie within the series.
Gareth Jones
The designer who created the visual identity and cover art for the entire six-album collection.
Naxos
The international distributor responsible for the global release of the record label's catalog.
The details
The project combines musical performances with visual art, as Gareth Jones has designed the album covers to be viewed as a complete edition. The recordings cover a range of genres including original transcriptions and first-time recordings of specific works.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: Release of Boris Bergmann's Five Stages of Transformation.
November 20, 2026: Release of The Complete Piano Etudes by Philip Glass.
January 8, 2027: Release of Piano Nobile: Piano Music of Roger Doyle.
February 5, 2027: Release of a second piano album by Boris Bergmann.
May 14, 2027: Release of the Liszt Transcendental Etudes.
Industry Dynamics
This release reflects a broader trend of independent labels utilizing the Naxos distribution network to reach international markets with curated series. Such projects allow labels to compete with major studios by prioritizing artistic cohesion over standalone singles.
The albums will be available for global purchase or streaming through Naxos distribution starting October 16, 2026. Fans can track the individual release dates to access the full six-part series as it unfolds over the next eight months.
The takeaway
Listeners interested in the collection can follow the scheduled releases to experience the full artistic vision of the pianists and designers. The project illustrates how modern labels are packaging classical repertoire as unified multimedia editions for global consumers.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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