The album's program was inspired by the pianists' shared love for Felix Mendelssohn's two significant duets and expanded after discovering the music of Sophia Maria Westenholz.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The performers chose to dedicate part of the album to remarkable female composers, including Sophia Maria Westenholz, Cécile Chaminade, and Amy Beach, to celebrate their distinct voices and achievements.
Performer Biography
Juho Pohjonen, the other pianist, was selected by Sir András Schiff as the winner of the Klavier Festival Ruhr Scholarship and is known for his interpretations of Scandinavian music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in December 2025 at Quinta do Lago, Almancil, Portugal.
Performer Biography
Wu Qian, one of the pianists on this album, is a founding member of the Sitkovetsky Trio and a recipient of the 2016 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award.
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