The album features two different keyboard instruments: a Steinway D piano for some works and a Schoenhut 379M toy piano for others.
Album & Artwork
The album features pieces written by composers who are friends of the performer, Xenia Pestova, and serves as a reflection of her life experiences.
Album & Artwork
This album is dedicated to the memory of Xenia Pestova's mother, who helped her practice piano as a child.
Performer Biography
Xenia Pestova, the concert pianist on this album, is known for commissioning, premiering, recording, and broadcasting new works by living composers.
Performer Biography
Xenia Pestova is a Schoenhut Concert Artist and collects toy pianos, which she enjoys performing on in addition to the piano.
Recording & Production
The recording of the piano works took place at Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, UK, while the toy piano works were recorded at Streetlight Sound, Somerville, Mass.
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