This album features world-premiere recordings of two pieces: 'My Dear Bessie' by Joo Yeon Sir herself, and 'Through the Fog' by Laura Snowden.
Album & Artwork
The album's program aims to create 'new companions' from a wide range of times and styles, combining classical solo violin repertoire with contemporary works.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album took place in St Silas Church, London, across three dates in March and April 2021.
Performer Biography
Joo Yeon Sir, the violinist on this album, found herself in solitude during the March 2020 lockdown, leading her to focus on solo violin repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
'My Dear Bessie' by Joo Yeon Sir explores the emotions of longing, fear, and hope, drawing parallels between wartime separation and recent pandemic experiences.
Composition History
Joo Yeon Sir's own piece, 'My Dear Bessie,' was inspired by love letters exchanged between Chris Barker and Bessie Moore during the Second World War.
Composition History
Laura Snowden, a close friend of Joo Yeon Sir, composed 'Through the Fog' specifically for this album with the theme of solitude in mind.
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