The Orchestra della Svizzera italiana (OSI) was founded in 1935 in Lugano as the Orchestra di Radio Monte Ceneri and has significantly contributed to the music development in its region.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept is framed around a couple's love for classical music, particularly lesser-known composers and unusual combinations of instruments.
Performer Biography
Davide Cabassi, the pianist, made his orchestral debut at the age of thirteen with the RAI Radio Symphony Orchestra in Milan.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in August 2010 at the Auditorio Stelio Molo, Radiotelevisione svizzera, in Lugano.
Performer Biography
Maurice Steger, the recorder virtuoso, has been dubbed 'the world's leading recorder virtuoso' by The Independent newspaper.
Performer Biography
Howard Griffiths, the conductor, was appointed a Member of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 for his contributions to musical life in Switzerland.
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