Joep Beving
Dutch pianist and composer Joep Beving will release his album "Prehension" on April 7th on the renowned label Deutsche Grammophon. With his striking appearance – standing two meters tall, sporting a wild mop of hair and a voluminous beard – Beving has become one of the world's most streamed piano artists. His self-composed, recorded, and released debut album, "Solipsism," garnered an impressive 60 million streams. Alongside well-known names like Max Richter and Nils Frahm, Beving's name unexpectedly appeared on streaming playlists, where his gentle piano sounds resonated. The advance single "Ab Ovo" from the upcoming album "Prehension" has already amassed around 1.5 million streams and hints at a promising musical evolution. With its understated yet expressive melodies, "Prehension" offers not only a sense of peace but also delves into musical and philosophical themes.