Cellist Rachel Mercer is the Principal Cello of the NAC Orchestra in Ottawa and was a cellist of the JUNO Award-winning piano quartet Ensemble Made In Canada.
Composition History
The album's centerpiece, the piano trio Under a Veil of Stars, was originally commissioned by the AYR Trio, which included violinist Yehonatan Berick, cellist Rachel Mercer, and pianist Angela Park.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Kevin Lau's ideal musical vision is to create music that invites listeners into a familiar experience, only to then reveal the universe to them.
Composer's Artistic Vision
A recurring theme in Kevin Lau's works on this album is childhood, which he views as a time when hidden realities and the fantastical are more likely to manifest.
Composition History
The passing of violinist Yehonatan Berick, shortly after 'Intuitions No. 2' was completed, altered the structure and purpose of Under a Veil of Stars, transforming it into a tribute.
Performer Biography
Pianist Angela Park was a founding member of the JUNO Award-winning Ensemble Made In Canada, a group she performed with from 2006 to 2022.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Von Kuster Hall, Western University, in London, Ontario, between August 30 and September 2, 2022.
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