Mikhail Glinka composed the Nocturne 'La Sèparation' for solo piano in 1839, dedicating it to his sister, Elizaveta Ivanovna Glinka, who was leaving St. Petersburg.
Performer Biography
Cellist Florian Arnicans began cello lessons at age 5 and studied at the Franz Liszt University of Music Weimar for the Highly Gifted from age 17.
Composition History
Edward Elgar's 'Salut d'amour' was composed in 1888 as an engagement present for his then-fiancée, Caroline Alice Roberts, and was subtitled 'Liebesgruss' ('Love's Greeting').
Performer Biography
Pianist Arta Arnicane, born into a musical family, started playing piano and composing at age four and has won prizes at international competitions like 'Vianna da Motta' and 'Prague Spring'.
Composition History
Robert Schumann's 'A ma Fiancée' is the opening song of his 'Myrthen' Op.25 cycle, composed in 1840 as a wedding gift for his fiancée, Clara Wieck.
Composer Biography
Baroness Carita von Horst (1864-1935), an American composer and author, contributed three pieces to this album: 'Barcarolle', 'Sarabande', and 'Poème d'Amour'.
Album & Artwork
The album 'Dream' by Duo Arnicans features 20 pieces exploring various aspects of love, from engagement and joy to farewell and painful memories.
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