Stefan Tarara performs on a violin made by Nicolò Gagliano of Naples, provided to him by the German Music Foundation.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept is to present a cross-section of the diverse tone colors, contrasts, and emotions of the 1920s through its selection of works.
Historical Context
The album offers an instrument-specific look into the musical world of the 1920s, a tumultuous decade marked by the aftermath of World War I, political instability, and the discovery of Afro-American music.
Performer Biography
Pianist Lora-Evelin Vakova-Tarara began playing piano at age six and won her first national competition, the Franz Schubert Competition, at age eleven.
Performer Biography
Violinist Stefan Tarara has won 27 first prizes in national and international competitions, including the George Enescu, Boris Goldstein, and Rodolpho Lipizer violin competitions.
Composer Biography
George Enescu and Ernest Bloch, two of the composers featured, were outstanding violinists themselves, providing their works for the instrument with a unique perspective.
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