Emotionally Rich and Elegantly Crafted, “Perception” Showcases a Stirring New Chapter for the Canadian Composer-Pianist
ORILLIA, ON CANADA – July 14, 2025 – Canadian composer and pianist Bonnie Milne will unveil her long-awaited sophomore album, Perception, on July 25th, 2025 via MTS Records. Marking a major milestone in her career, this full-length release is a bold and intimate collection of nine original tracks that explore the intersections of classical expression, cinematic storytelling, and emotional resonance.
The album arrives alongside Milne’s brand-new single, “Cherish”—an elegant and deeply moving piece that captures the essence of her unique voice as both a composer and a performer. Available in both full ensemble and solo piano versions, “Cherish” is a powerful statement of gratitude, memory, and enduring emotional connection. The single will be released digitally the same day as the album and is poised to make a strong impression across classical and contemporary instrumental playlists.
With over 200,000 Spotify streams, multiple chart-topping singles—including the recent UK iTunes Classical chart #2 hit “Stolen Night Sky”—and widespread acclaim from listeners and critics alike, Milne has quickly established herself as one of the most compelling voices in modern classical music. Perception further affirms her artistry, weaving together dynamic instrumentation, layered emotional textures, and masterful piano work across a nine-track journey.
“I wanted Perception to reflect not only how we interpret the world around us, but how we internalize emotion in moments of change,” says Milne. “This album is about vulnerability, healing, and the beauty that can be found in uncertainty.”
The album features a host of world-class musicians, including cellists Kevin Fox and Alyssa Wright, violinist Shane Guse, flautists Dawn Ellis-Mobbs and Karen Richards, organist Dan McCoy, and percussionist Dave Hewitt, whose collaboration on tracks like “Eloquence” and “Stolen Night Sky” adds percussive depth and rich rhythmic color.
The production team includes Adam Fair, Nixon Boyd, and Ray Dillard, whose engineering and mastering work ensures that every composition shines with clarity and warmth. The instrumentation ranges from intimate solo performances to fully orchestrated arrangements, with tracks like “New Beginnings,” “Eloquence,” and “Linger Longer” offering standout moments of lyrical and harmonic finesse. For more information on Bonnie Milne, please visit https://www.facebook.com/BonnieMilneMusic