This album was recorded in May 2000 at Länna Church, Sweden, using Neumann M149 tube microphones.
Composer's Artistic Vision
AYUO, a composer on this album, explores the ancient musical links along the Silk Road, from Europe to Japan, by using traditional music to create new compositions.
Performer Biography
Mie Miki, the accordionist on this album, began studying the accordion at age four and made her first radio broadcast at age eight.
Composition History
All works on this CD, except for Toshio Hosokawa's Melodia II and AYUO's Eurasian Tango, are dedicated to the accordionist Mie Miki.
Composer Biography
Meiro Sugawara, a composer on this album, was a significant figure in introducing modern French music to Japan and pioneered combining traditional Japanese melody with Debussy-like harmony.
Composition History
Meiro Sugawara, a composer featured on this album, wrote an accordion concerto for Mie Miki, the performer, after hearing her play Scarlatti sonatas.
Performer Biography
Over forty solo and chamber works for accordion have been composed at the instigation of Mie Miki, the performer on this album, by various composers.
