Switchback: Contemporary American Duos for Violin & Piano
4/3/2026, 14 Tracks, 1:10:40
Featuring
Caroline Eva Chin
Laura Melton
Aaron Jay Kernis
Jennifer Higdon
Christopher Dietz
John Corigliano Jr.
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Recording & Production
This recording was made in Sauder Hall, Music Center, Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana, in February 2024.
Performer Biography
Laura Melton, the pianist on this album, has performed internationally in Asia, Europe, South America, and throughout the USA, and has been featured on various radio programs.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's title, "American Eclectic," reflects the idea that music should "contain everything at the same time," a concept expressed by composer Aaron Jay Kernis.
Performer Biography
Caroline Eva Chin, the violinist on this album, has performed in major venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia, including the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall.
Recording & Production
The recording project received funding assistance from the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composers on this album express the dynamic pluralism of American culture in their duos for violin and piano.
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