This album, "Serenata Italiana," is an homage to Italy and the result of a discovery journey by cellist Raphaela Gromes and pianist Julian Riem.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Many composers on this album, like Giuseppe Martucci, were part of a movement to revive Italian instrumental music, which had long been overshadowed by opera.
Performer Biography
Pianist Julian Riem regularly performs as a soloist and chamber musician across Europe, Asia, and the US, and is a member of the Velit Quartet and the Munich Horn Trio.
Performer Biography
Cellist Raphaela Gromes began playing at age four and made her solo debut at 14, performing Friedrich Gulda's cello concerto.
Instruments
Raphaela Gromes plays a violoncello made by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, a renowned French luthier, dating from around 1855, which is on loan from a private owner.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place from July 11-14, 2016, at Studio 2 Rundfunk, Germany.
