This album was recorded in London at St Peter's, Belsize Park, from July 21-24, 2024, and features a 24bit, 96kHz high-resolution recording and mastering.
Composition History
This album features brand new sonatas by the winners of the 5th Růžičková Composition Competition (2024), which invites composers to explore baroque instruments with a modern twist.
Recording & Production
All works on this album are première recordings, meaning they are being recorded for the first time.
Instruments
Simon Standage plays a violin made by Giovanni Grancino in Milan in 1685.
Historical Context
The Růžičková Composition Competition was launched in summer 2020 during the global Covid-19 pandemic, inspired by Zuzana Růžičková, a leading harpsichordist of the 20th century.
Instruments
Ada Witczyk plays a violin made by Nicolas Augustin Chappuy in Paris around 1770.
Instruments
Dominika Maszczyńska plays a harpsichord made by Colin Booth, provided courtesy of Belsize Baroque.
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