Dale Kavanagh, a guitarist on this album, is also a composer of atmospheric works for guitar, which are played internationally by other guitarists.
Composer Biography
Alexander Borodin, a composer featured on this album, was a chemistry professor and academic by profession, finding time to compose as a 'whim' outside his official duties.
Performer Biography
Many respected composers, including Dušan Bogdanović and Enjott Schneider, have written works for or dedicated pieces to Duo Gruber & Maklar.
Composer Biography
Borodin was a member of the Russian nationalist Group of Five, also known as the Mighty Handful, alongside Rimsky-Korsakov, Mussorgsky, Cui, and Balakirev.
Performer Biography
The Amadeus Guitar Duo has performed over 1,300 concerts worldwide and is known for its exuberant temperament, virtuoso performances, and warm guitar tone.
Performer Biography
Christian Gruber and Peter Maklar, who form Duo Gruber & Maklar, have been playing together for 30 years and won First Prize in the International Guitar Duo Competition in 1991.
Performer Biography
The Amadeus Guitar Duo, consisting of Canadian Dale Kavanagh and German Thomas Kirchhoff, has celebrated its 25th anniversary and performs over 80 concerts annually.
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