Rebekka Hartmann, the violinist on this recording, plays a 1675 Antonio Stradivari violin that has been named the 'Hartmann Stradivari'.
Performer Biography
Kent Nagano, the conductor, is considered one of today's outstanding conductors for both operatic and orchestral repertoire.
Album & Artwork
The album's program, featuring works by Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Maurice Ravel, and Aziza Sadikova, aims to reflect Europe's cultural diversity and potential for unity.
Performer Biography
Kent Nagano has been awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honor.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in 2023 at the Moyzes Hall in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Historical Context
The album's program is presented as particularly relevant in the present day, given the crises and uncertainties that question the values of peace and unity in Europe.
Performer Biography
The Rachmaninoff International Orchestra (RIO) was founded by Mikhail Pletnev with a vision to overcome barriers through music, and its musicians are from Eastern and Western Europe.
