The album title, "Edge of Youth," represents a period of discovering a more mature personal voice and finding confidence by exploring the boundaries of what is known or comfortable.
Performer Biography
Pianist William Wolfram was a silver medalist at the William Kapell and Naumburg International Piano Competitions, and a bronze medalist at the prestigious Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow.
Performer Biography
Violinist Janet Sung has performed worldwide with orchestras including the Pittsburgh Symphony and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and has appeared at festivals such as the Lucerne Festival.
Performer Biography
Janet Sung, the violinist on this album, is celebrated for her performances of traditional repertoire and is a sought-after champion of 20th and 21st-century works.
Performer Biography
William Wolfram, the pianist, has appeared with many major orchestras worldwide, including the Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Saint Louis symphonies, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra of London.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Sono Luminus Studios in Boyce, Virginia, from December 4-8, 2017, using a Steinway Model D #590904 piano.
Interpretation
The album's curator, Janet Sung, gravitated toward works that were striking and unexpected, offering new sound worlds, fresh perspectives on familiar pieces, or surprising impacts.
