822252265323

Hidden Flame

Yoshika Masuda, HyeJin Kim

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Format: CD

Cat No: AV2653

Release Date:  08 March 2024

Label:  Avie

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  822252265323

Genres:  Classical  

  • Description

    Japanese-American cellist Yoshika ("Yoshi") Masuda makes his recording debut with Hidden Flame, an album containing music by Amy Beach, Clara Schumann, Rita Strohl, Nadia Boulanger, Maria Theresia Paradis, and a world-premiere by Reena Esmail.

    The works on Hidden Flame span over two centuries and collectively tell a story of how women have moved from the margins of the classical repertoire to somewhere closer to the centre. Whilst the quality of the music these women composed is indisputable, there are also fascinating background stories for all these pieces which often illustrate the personal and societal pressures faced by creative women in history.

    Yoshi describes the album's concept: "to present the compositions of women as masterpieces by truly great composers. Musicians and music lovers often feel confident that great works that exist in this world must already be a part of the standard repertoire. However, this album proves that there are hidden gems that deserve more recognition are still out there! It is my aspiration that, in encountering both the familiar and the unfamiliar within this collection of pieces, listeners will transcend considerations of gender or race and recognise these compositions simply as expressions of profound beauty crafted by masterful composers".

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Amy Beach: Romance, Op. 23
      • 2. Clara Schumann:Three Romances, Op. 22: I. Andante molto
      • 3. Clara Schumann:Three Romances, Op. 22: II. Allegretto: Mit zartem Vortrage
      • 4. Clara Schumann:Three Romances, Op. 22: III. Leidenschaftlich schnell
      • 5. Rita Strohl: Great Dramatic Sonata, "Titus et Berenice": I. Allegro moderato
      • 6. Rita Strohl: Great Dramatic Sonata, "Titus et Berenice": II. Vivace - Molto movimento
      • 7. Rita Strohl: Great Dramatic Sonata, "Titus et Berenice": III. Lento, Tristamente
      • 8. Rita Strohl: Great Dramatic Sonata, "Titus et Berenice": IV. Allegro molto movimento
      • 9. Reena Esmail: one word makes a world
      • 10. Nadia Boulanger: Three Pieces for Cello and Piano: I. Modere
      • 11. Nadia Boulanger: Three Pieces for Cello and Piano: II. Sans vitesse et a l'aise
      • 12. Nadia Boulanger: Three Pieces for Cello and Piano: III. Vite et nerveusement rhythme
      • 13. Maria Theresia Paradis: Sicilienne