Solomiya Ivakhiv, the Ukrainian-born violinist on this recording, was named Honoured (Merited) Artist of Ukraine in 2021, her native country's highest cultural honor.
Performer Biography
Steven Beck, the pianist on this album, is an experienced performer of new music and has worked with notable composers such as Elliott Carter, Pierre Boulez, and George Crumb.
Historical Context
The music of Ukraine, including the works on this album, has periodically come into focus over the past 250 years, especially during the mid-20th and early 21st centuries.
Album & Artwork
This album features violin sonatas by three Ukrainian composers: Bortkiewicz, Kosenko, and Skoryk.
Performer Biography
Pianist Steven Beck's annual Christmas Eve performance of Bach's Goldberg Variations at Bargemusic has become a New York institution.
Performer Biography
Solomiya Ivakhiv serves as artistic director of the Music at the Institute (MATI) Concert Series in New York City, which focuses on introducing audiences to Ukrainian classical music.
