Milko Lazar is a versatile Slovenian composer, pianist, harpsichordist, and saxophonist, active in both contemporary classical and jazz music.
Performer Biography
Naoki Kitaya's solo harpsichord albums, including those dedicated to Louis Couperin and Johann Sebastian Bach, have received maximum ratings from critics.
Recording & Production
The pieces on this album were recorded using authentic instruments and tuning, a decision made by the performers and composer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Milko Lazar, the composer, initially believed that everything for the harpsichord had already been written, but later started to hear it as a contemporary instrument with a bright future.
Performer Biography
Setsuko Sugita, the violinist, founded the baroque music ensemble Cipango Consort in Japan, whose concerts have been broadcast and critically acclaimed.
Interpretation
Setsuko Sugita plays a baroque violin made expressly for her and uses various period bows, exploring the expressive potential of natural gut strings.
Performer Biography
Naoki Kitaya, the harpsichordist, studied with renowned figures like Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Johann Sonnleitner, and Andreas Staier.
