Histoires naturelles - Maurice Ravel
A delightful and witty song cycle where Ravel brings the animal kingdom to life! From the vain peacock to the angry and mad quail, each song captures the quirks and personalities of its creature with humor, elegance, and Ravel’s sparkling harmonies. A whimsical journey that’s as charming to listen to as it is fun to imagine.
Dichterliebe - Robert Schumann
A deeply romantic and bittersweet song cycle, Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love) follows the emotional journey of love, longing, heartbreak, and reflection. Schumann’s exquisite melodies and rich piano textures bring Heine’s poetry to life, weaving joy and sorrow together in a tapestry of passion, tenderness, and sometimes quiet melancholy. It’s a masterful blend of intimacy and intensity — a musical love story that lingers in the heart long after the last note.
Piano Sonata, op. 26 - Samuel Barber
Barber’s Piano Sonata is all drama, grit, and swagger! One moment it’s fiery and explosive, the next it’s smooth and lyrical — a true American ride through passion, virtuosity, and big emotions.