Chloë Hanslip, the violinist on this recording, made her BBC Proms debut at fourteen and her US concerto debut at fifteen.
Instruments
Chloë Hanslip performs on a Nicolò Amati violin, which is kindly loaned to her through the Beare's International Violin Society.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Both composers on this album, Robert Russell Bennett and Vernon Duke, are known for bridging the gap between commercial entertainment and classical concert music.
Composer Biography
Robert Russell Bennett, one of the composers on this album, orchestrated many high-profile Broadway musicals, including works by George Gershwin and Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Composition History
The violinist Louis Kaufman inspired both of Robert Russell Bennett's works recorded here, having collaborated with Bennett on film scores.
Composer Biography
Vernon Duke, the other composer featured, was born Vladimir Alexandrovich Dukelsky and changed his name at the suggestion of his friend George Gershwin.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a significantly higher dynamic range and resolution than standard 16-bit recordings.
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