Stefania de Kenessey has written concertos for virtuosos like Chris Gekker and Elizabeth Mann, and her works have been premiered by ensembles such as the Singapore Symphony and St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble.
Composer Biography
Stefania de Kenessey, a leading figure in contemporary classical music, has received rave reviews for her compositions, with one critic calling them 'fully worthy to share a program or disc with the masterpieces by Mozart or Brahms'.
Performer Biography
John Churchwell, the pianist on this album, is a leading collaborative pianist who was named Head of Music for San Francisco Opera in 2011 after fourteen years as an assistant conductor for the Metropolitan Opera and San Francisco Opera.
Performer Biography
Adina Aaron, a soprano on this album, made her debut at Teatro alla Scala in 2009 and her international career was launched in 2001 by Franco Zeffirelli's filmed production of Aida.
Composer Biography
Stefania de Kenessey's diverse output includes choral, vocal, and operatic pieces, chamber and orchestral works, and scores for documentary films, theater, and dance companies.
Performer Biography
Christòpheren Nomura, a baritone on this album, was hailed as one of classical music's 'rising stars' by the Wall Street Journal and studied with renowned baritones Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerard Souzay, and Hermann Prey.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Patrych Sound Studios in June 2004, using a Hamburg Steinway D - CD147 piano.
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