The album title, "Notturno," is inspired by Szymanowski's Notturno e Tarantella, a piece composed near the birthplace of Eva Zavaro's grandfather.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album aims to bring together Gabriel Fauré and Karol Szymanowski, two composers with a shared sensibility and a connection around the theme of night.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the auditorium of the Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, a venue known for its natural acoustics and suitability for recordings.
Composer Biography
Although there is no evidence of a meeting, Fauré and Szymanowski likely knew each other by reputation, and Szymanowski's music was programmed by the Société Musicale Indépendante, presided over by Fauré.
Performer Biography
Clément Lefebvre, the pianist on this album, gained widespread attention after winning a prize at the Long-Thibaud-Crespin International Competition in 2019.
Performer Biography
Eva Zavaro, a French-Polish violinist, was nominated for the 'Victoires de la Musique Classique' in 2021 and won first prize at the Johannes Brahms International Competition in 2018.
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