The program for this album was carefully assembled through discussions, discoveries, and new commissions, including a piece by Nicolas Bacri in 2008.
Ronald Van Spaendonck, the clarinetist on this album, was named a "BBC New Generation Artist" in September 2000.
Éliane Reyes, the pianist, began playing at a young age and gave her first recital at five, receiving an award from Jörg Demus.
This album was recorded in Brussels from June 11-14, 2009, at Studio The Right Place.
Ronald Van Spaendonck and Éliane Reyes worked directly with composer Joseph Horovitz in London on his Sonatina for Clarinet & Piano.
Ronald Van Spaendonck performs on a Buffet Crampon 'Tosca' clarinet and Rico 'Reserve' reeds for this recording.
