Alice Sara Ott Named Apple Classical’s Most-Streamed Album of 2025

Written by Chantal Gapato  |  November 24, 2025

Alice Sara Ott’s John Field: Complete Nocturnes has been named Apple Classical’s most-streamed classical album of 2025, marking a major milestone for the German-Japanese pianist. Released in February 2025, the album quickly gained traction on the platform and became the year’s top classical recording on Apple Classical.

The album highlights Ott’s distinctive interpretation of Field’s works, bringing clarity and expressive nuance to the composer’s early Romantic nocturnes. Known for her poetic phrasing, refined tone, and modern artistic sensibility, Ott has long been one of Deutsche Grammophon’s most acclaimed artists. Her DG catalog spans Chopin, Liszt, and contemporary collaborations, as well as projects that combine classical tradition with minimalist and cross-genre influences.

With John Field: Complete Nocturnes, Ott revisits the composer who shaped the nocturne form and influenced generations of pianists. The album demonstrates her trademark balance of intimacy and precision, and its popularity on Apple Classical underscores her global reach and appeal.

Ott’s ongoing partnership with Deutsche Grammophon has produced several acclaimed recordings and innovative multimedia projects, cementing her status as one of today’s leading pianists and a prominent figure in modern classical music.