The recording of this album was influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic, which gave the chosen works a special significance for the performers.
Performer Biography
Tamara Atschba, the Georgian pianist on this album, has been praised by BBC Music Magazine as an 'inimitable, unbelievably inspired pianist'.
Performer Biography
The duo's first CD, released in 2013, was highly acclaimed by critics, receiving 4 Diapason awards and being named one of the top ten classical albums of the year by artistxite.com.
Performer Biography
Louise Chisson and Tamara Atschba have been playing together as a violin-piano duo since 2008, aiming to continue the tradition and rediscover seldom-played repertoire.
Album & Artwork
This album features compositions for violin and piano by four female composers of the 20th century: Lili Boulanger, Grażyna Bacewicz, Galina Ustvolskaya, and Jennifer Higdon.
Performer Biography
In 2016, Louise Chisson and Tamara Atschba co-founded the Esperus Art Fund and the Esperus Music Academy to support young artists and collaborate with renowned musicians.
Performer Biography
Louise Chisson, the violinist on this album, has been the first violin of the Ensemble LUX string quartet since 2013, which exclusively performs music of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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