Cellist Bryan Cheng plays on the ca. 1696 Bonjour Stradivarius cello and the ca. 1830 Shaw Adam bow, on loan from the Canada Council for the Arts Musical Instrument Bank.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded from October 30 to November 3, 2018, at the Jesus-Christus-Kirche in Berlin-Dahlem, using a Bösendorfer 280VC piano.
Historical Context
The cello's professionalization in Russia was significantly influenced by German cellists, such as Bernhard Cossmann, who established a cello class at the Moscow Conservatoire in 1866.
Performer Biography
Pianist Silvie Cheng is a passionate advocate of new music, having given over forty world premieres since 2010 in venues such as Carnegie Hall and the National Gallery of Canada.
Performer Biography
The Cheng² Duo, consisting of cellist Bryan Cheng and pianist Silvie Cheng, has been making music together for 16 years and has performed in notable venues worldwide, including two sold-out recitals at Carnegie Hall.
Album & Artwork
This album, "Russian Legends," is the third in a trilogy recorded with audite, following "Violonchelo del fuego" (2018) and "Violoncelle français" (2016).
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