Both Guillaume Lekeu and Lili Boulanger, composers featured on this album, died tragically young at just 24 years old.
Performer Biography
Both performers come from rural Irish farming backgrounds, which they note is not typical in classical music, and share a deep love for the outdoors and animals.
Interpretation
The performers believe their shared upbringing, deeply connected with nature, brings a unique dimension to their musical philosophy and informs their approach to music.
Performer Biography
The performers, Patrick Rafter (violin) and Fiachra Garvey (piano), have been friends for over 15 years and first performed together as teenagers.
Recording & Production
This album was funded by the Arts Council of Ireland and recorded at the Curtis Auditorium, Cork School of Music, Republic of Ireland.
Composition History
Guillaume Lekeu's Violin Sonata in G was commissioned by the great Belgian violinist and composer Eugène Ysaÿe when Lekeu was in his early twenties.
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