Chouchane Siranossian, the concertmaster of Ensemble Esperanza, is a French violinist known for her research in historically informed performance practice and her virtuosity in both Baroque and contemporary music.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Esperanza is composed of scholarship-holders from the International Academy of Music in Liechtenstein, aged 15 to 28, who are considered among the most promising musicians of their generation.
Album & Artwork
This album, "Western Moods," is the third in a series by Ensemble Esperanza, following previous recordings that explored the music of Northern and Southern Europe.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Esperanza has received several awards, including the 'Special Achievement Award' from the International Classical Music Awards in 2017 and the 'Prize for the Promotion of Young Talent of the Year' at OPUS KLASSIK in 2018.
Historical Context
The album explores the development of North American music, reflecting the experiences of European immigrants who sought a "promised land" but also brought slavery and displaced indigenous populations.
Recording & Production
Several pieces on this album, including Daniel Schnyder's "George meets Georg (Summertime)," "Variations on Sympathy for the Devil," "Karachi," "Purple Haze Variations," and Duke Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood" (arranged by Schnyder), are world premiere recordings.
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