Philip Chiu has collaborated with renowned musicians including James Ehnes, Emmanuel Pahud, and Johannes Moser.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Barbara Assiginaak's work, Mnidoonskaa, reflects on her childhood immersed in nature and nearly two decades of environmental education rooted in Anishinaabeg teachings.
Performer Biography
Philip Chiu has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician across Canada, France, Japan, and the United States.
Performer Biography
Philip Chiu, the pianist on this album, is the inaugural winner of Mécénat Musica's Prix Goyer, a prestigious award.
Composition History
Ravel's Mother Goose suite was inspired by the fascination of children Jean and Mimi Godebsky with Charles Perrault's collection of stories, leading Ravel to create a musical frontispiece for them.
Interpretation
The Ravel pieces on this album are piano solo transcriptions, revised by Philip Chiu, of his String Quartet in F major and Mother Goose suite.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a recording triptych by Philip Chiu, featuring music by Ravel and Debussy, alongside new Canadian commissions inspired by these French composers.
