Fantasies & Delusions is Billy Joel's only album consisting exclusively of classical solo piano music. It was released on October 2, 2001 under the Sony Classical label.
All pieces were composed and performed by Joel, who drew inspiration from Romantic composers like Chopin and Schumann. The album marks a complete departure from his pop/rock career.
The album title comes from a quote by Alexander Pope. Although not a massive commercial success, it received mixed but positive reviews for its ambition and technical skill.