Anna Bondareva Unveils a Mystical Piano Odyssey: Sequel to The Abyss (Concert de piano sur la rivière Essonne)
Rather than simply calling her an esteemed composer and pianist, we wish to emphasize that she is an unstoppable force in her musical quest, constantly evolving and at the forefront of creation. Anna is set to release her highly anticipated live piano album, Sequel to The Abyss, an evocative journey into the depths of human emotion and cosmic introspection. Pianist and sonic architect Anna Bondareva constructs an auditory tapestry that is simultaneously lyrical, dramatically potent, and imbued with an ineffable mysticism, thereby expanding the frontiers of contemporary piano music into unexplored aesthetic realms. Her artistic praxis draws upon a metaphysical inquiry—the pursuit of the inner voice and intuitive cognition—a transcendent odyssey that surpasses the material domain to interrogate the very nature of self-awareness and the ontological foundations of creative authenticity.
A Search for the Ineffable
Bondareva’s compositions evoke a transcendent dialogue between the earthly and the ethereal, much like Scriabin’s quest for his “mystical chord.” Each track is a meditation—an inner study of humanity’s fragility, resilience, and longing for the infinite. The album’s titles—Ondes de l’Éternel, L’Abysse des Songes, Celestial Pardon—hint at a sonic exploration of time, memory, and redemption, where the piano becomes both a vessel and a voice for the unseen.
Tracklist & Atmosphere
The album unfolds like a dreamlike narrative, oscillating between moments of delicate introspection (Ethereal Innocence, Nocturne Refrain) and dramatic intensity (The Unspoken Verdict, L’Écho des Éons). Bondareva’s playing is fluid yet precise, conjuring resonant infinities and whispered confessions, as if each note were a key to a hidden realm.
- Ondes de l’Éternel (05:41) – A rippling invocation of timelessness.
- L’Abysse des Songes (05:01) – A descent into the subconscious.
- Infini Résonnant (04:21) – Echoes of cosmic harmony.
- Miroirs de l’Univers (02:37) – Reflective, prismatic.
- L’Écho des Éons (02:53) – A haunting dialogue across ages.
- Ethereal Innocence (01:08) – A fleeting, celestial sigh.
- Whispers of the Acquitted Soul (02:39) – Soft, redemptive murmurs.
- The Unspoken Verdict (02:20) – Tense, unresolved gravity.
- Celestial Pardon (03:17) – A luminous absolution.
- Nocturne Refrain (02:28) – A tender, cyclical farewell.
A Live Experience Like No Other
Recorded during an intimate performance along the rivière Essonne, the album captures the raw immediacy of Bondareva’s artistry—where water, wind, and piano strings seem to converse. The setting amplifies the music’s organic mysticism, as if the very air resonates with hidden meaning.
Sequel to The Abyss is not merely an album—it is an act of sonic alchemy, a bridge between the known and the unknowable. For listeners who crave depth, poetry, and transcendence, Bondareva’s work promises an unforgettable voyage.
Release Date: 22nd of October 2025
Pre-Order & Streaming: https://bit.ly/SequeltoTheAbyss
Official website: https://annabondareva.com/
