I made a Spotify playlist of underrated piano & cello gems – looking for feedback and more hidden pieces
Hi everyone,
I’ve been slowly building a Spotify playlist focused on lesser-known pieces for piano & cello (and some solo piano) from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and I’d love some feedback and suggestions.
The idea is:
- to avoid the usual “greatest hits” loop (the same Chopin, Debussy, Rachmaninov pieces over and over),
- and instead highlight composers and works that feel like “hidden gems” but are still melodic and approachable.
So far I’ve been including things like Medtner, Godowsky, Roslavets, Enescu, Farrenc and other underrated names, mixed with a few more familiar composers, but trying to choose slightly less obvious pieces or recordings.
I’m aiming for a mood that works both for attentive listening and for deep focus/reading – intimate, mostly calm, but not just pure background “wallpaper”.
Here’s the playlist if you’d like to listen or just skim the tracklist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GirbeE6x1ABfVAwS0SIGf?si=teCzdClFRo2W2Igh6-VbPw
What I’d really love help with:
- Suggestions of pieces (or specific recordings) that fit this “rare but not too experimental” piano & cello / piano solo vibe.
- Thoughts on the overall flow – does it feel coherent? Are there tracks that feel out of place?
- If you curate playlists yourself, any advice on balancing “obscure” with “accessible”?
I’m doing this mainly out of love for the repertoire and curiosity, but if it can also help more people discover these composers, even better.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions – and if this kind of post is not appropriate for the sub, I’m happy to adjust or take it down if needed.