The violinists, Hina and Fiona, attribute their exceptional musical connection to long hours of experience, discipline, and a sisterly knack for direct communication about technique and interpretation.
Performer Biography
Rohan de Silva, the pianist on this album, is a distinguished collaborative pianist who has worked with renowned violinists like Itzhak Perlman, Midori, Joshua Bell, and Gil Shaham.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Bowes Center for the Performing Arts Studio G in San Francisco in September 2024, and at Elmwood Road Studios in South Salem, New York, in July 2025.
Performer Biography
Hina and Fiona, the violinists on this album, are sisters born to French-Vietnamese and Japanese parents, both based in New York City.
Performer Biography
Hina, one of the violinists, won first prize in the 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, and Fiona, the other violinist, made her New York Philharmonic debut at 16.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Dear to Us," reflects that the program consists mostly of familiar pieces the violinists have grown to love, alongside a few lesser-known works they wish to champion.
