Henry Schoenefeld, like Arthur Farwell and Edward MacDowell, was part of an American nationalist movement that aimed to create a distinct American musical tradition by incorporating African-American and Native-American folk melodies.
Composer Biography
Rossetter G. Cole, a distinguished American composer and educator, was the first student in the history of the University of Michigan to have a cantata he composed performed at commencement.
Composer Biography
Rossetter G. Cole was one of only 24 students accepted into the prestigious Meisterschule für Komposition in Berlin, becoming the sixth American ever admitted.
Historical Context
The sonatas on this album were written when American audiences primarily favored German composers, leading to many American works, though published, fading into obscurity.
Album & Artwork
This album, "Lost American Violin Sonatas, Volume One," is the first in a series dedicated to rediscovering and performing overlooked American violin music.
Recording & Production
The recording of Rossetter G. Cole's sonata took place in 2019, while the sonatas by Huss and Schoenefeld were recorded in 2023, all at the University of Michigan.
Performer Biography
Solomia Soroka, the Ukrainian-American violinist on this recording, made her solo debut at age ten playing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra.
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