The Marsyas Trio, formed in 2009 by Royal Academy of Music graduates, is dedicated to music for flute, cello, and piano and actively commissions new works for this genre.
Historical Context
This album celebrates the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote in the UK, featuring works by five living British composers and one American.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album took place at Royal Holloway, University of London, and City, University of London.
Composer Biography
Amy Beach, an American composer featured on this album, was recognized as one of the finest pianists in the United States but was restricted to two performances a year after her marriage.
Composer Biography
Amy Beach, unlike her male counterparts, could not travel to Europe for formal instruction and instead studied by copying and memorizing orchestral scores performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Album & Artwork
The Marsyas Trio, the performers on this album, takes its name from Greek mythology, inspired by the bold, spirited passion of Marsyas, a pipe-playing satyr who challenged Apollo in a musical contest.
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