David Shifrin, a clarinetist on this album, was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize in 2000 for his contributions to American music.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "The Cave of Wondrous Voice," is taken from a line in Marina Tsvetaeva's poem "The Sybil," which is featured on the album.
Performer Biography
Sabrina-Vivian Höpcker, a German violinist on this album, was described by conductor Zubin Mehta as an "excellent violinist with a huge musicality."
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Mark Abel's musical idiom is a hybrid of classical, rock, and jazz, reflecting his background as a rock musician and producer.
Performer Biography
Pianist Carol Rosenberger, who performs on this album, took over the directorship of Delos, the record label, in 2007.
Composer Biography
Mark Abel, the composer, developed his classical compositional style during a 20-plus-year career as a newspaper editor in San Francisco.
Performer Biography
Hila Plitmann, the soprano on this album, is a Grammy award-winning vocalist known for performing challenging new music and has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
