In his debut solo piano album, Peter Kolar’s technical and compositional mastery converge in a captivating musical presentation. Variations features Peter’s signature arrangements of “Joyful, Joyful,” “Come, Holy Ghost,” and other popular hymns, alongside his own compositions, such as a set of variations on his Mass setting “Misa Luna” and even a Baroque-style fugue! True to the classical tradition of variation, Peter’s concert-worthy performances expand on each theme in sophisticated and often improvisatory ways. A definite must-have for any piano-music lover!

The image projected through composer Peter Kolar is one of an effortless expression of worship and prayer flowing from his soul through his fingertips. The music comes in waves — technical and ethereal. Though Kolar is playing the piano, it is as if his music is a private exchange between God and him, offering listeners a sacred glimpse into their friendship. - Milwaukee Catholic Herald, - January 2013

 

"Filled with the richness of a concert-worthy performance, Variations experiments with original stylings on classic themes, and is an absolute treasure for anyone who loves piano or spiritual music. Highly recommended, especially for public library music CD collections. " — Wisconsin Bookwatch: The Music CD Shelf, May 2012 

Variations on ICH GLAUB AN GOTT(To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King)	Listen
El Señor Es Compasivo/The Lord Is Rich in Kindness	Listen
Variations on the Passacaglia from “Misa Luna”	Listen
Variations on HYMN TO JOY	Listen
Fugue in G Minor	Listen
Variations on DIX (For the Beauty of the Earth)	Listen
Variations on BEACH SPRING (God of Day and God of Darkness)	Listen
Piece in A Major for Piano and Three Woodwinds	Listen
Tesoros Ocultos/Treasures Out of Darkness	Listen
Variations on LAMBILOTTE (Come, Holy Ghost)	Listen
Meditation on “Oración de los Fieles/Bilingual Intercessions”	Listen
Meditation on “Keep In Mind”	Listen