Justus Eichhorn - The Source

Justus Eichhorn — The Source

180-gram limited edition clear colored vinyl

Includes music by J.S. Bach, Czerny, Schubert and others

Plus a Vivaldi arrangement and world premiere recordings of three of Eichhorn's own works

Deutsche Grammophon is delighted to announce the start of a collaboration with Weimar-born pianist and composer Justus Eichhorn. At just 16, he is already one of the most exceptional and distinctive classical artists of his generation and has given sell-out performances at prestigious venues from Hamburg and Zurich to Shenzhen and Seoul. His charisma, authenticity and creative use of social media (@justus.pianist) have helped him build an impressive international profile. With half a million followers and counting, he is attracting classical fans and new listeners of all ages to his live appearances as well as his online content.

Eichhorn will make his DG debut with The Source. The album traces the rich musical history of his birthplace via works by composers closely connected with Weimar, including J.S. Bach, Hindemith, Mendelssohn, Liszt and R. Strauss. Showcasing Eichhorn's talents as an interpreter and a composer in his own right, it will be released with a selection of tracks set to be issued on vinyl. 

"From the moment Justus first came to my attention, I immediately sensed a remarkable young talent with an individual musical voice and genuine artistic curiosity. Even at this early stage in his career, he brings together pianistic sensitivity, compositional imagination and a natural ability to connect with audiences, both on stage and online. I am delighted to be working with him and look forward to accompanying his artistic development in the months and years ahead," says Marc Fritsch, Senior Director Marketing Special Projects & Developing Artists Deutsche Grammophon.

Justus Eichhorn was born into a family of musicians in Weimar in 2009. He began improvising on the piano at 3, started lessons at 6 and made his debut at 10, performing Haydn's Piano Concerto in D major. Since then he has given both solo recitals and concerto performances worldwide, including a tour of China in 2025. Among his numerous awards are first prize at the 2019 Carl Bechstein Competition in Berlin, the 2021 Elba Festival Prize, and the 2022 Swiss Charity Award.

Side A

1. Czerny: Etudes for Piano, Op. 740: No. 14 in G Minor (Arr. Eichhorn)

2. Vivaldi: Flautino Concerto in C Major, RV. 443: II. Largo (Arr. Eichhorn for Piano) - Upright Version

3. J.S. Bach: Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: I. Allegro

4. J.S. Bach: Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: II. Andante

5. J.S. Bach: Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: III. Presto

6. Eichhorn: Silent Fields - Upright Version

7. Liszt: Liebestraum No. 3 in A Flat Major, S. 541/3

Side B

1. Czerny: Etudes for Piano, Op. 740: No. 14 in G Minor (Arr. Eichhorn) - Upright Version

2. Mendelssohn: Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 30: No. 1 in E Flat Major. Andante espressivo.

3. Schubert: Heidenröslein, D. 257 (Arr. Cortot for Piano)

4. Liszt: Ständchen in D Minor (After Schubert), S. 560 - Upright Version

5. J.S. Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 3, BWV 974 (After Marcello): II. Adagio -Upright Version

6. Eichhorn: Aurelian - Upright Version

7. Richard Strauss: 4 Lieder, Op. 27: No. 4, Morgen (Arr. Reger for Piano)

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