Feminissimo!
Laura Kobayashi (violin), Susan Keith Gray (piano)
The Kobayashi/Gray Duo is in demand throughout the world for their skillful presentations of works by 19th to 21st century women composers. They have presented their discoveries of new and unknown works at national and international conferences. This recording reflects their interest and enthusiasm and contains four world premiere recordings of music by women from the U.S., Poland, Norway, France, Spain and the Czech Republic.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Bracha | Meira Warshauer | Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano |
| Sonata No. 3 | Grazyna Bacewicz | Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano |
| The Deserted Garden | Florence Price | Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano |
| Barcarolle, Op. 33, No. 1 | Signe Lund | Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano |
| Mazurka Brillante | Anna Priscilla Risher | Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano |
| Before Spring | Emma Lou Diemer | Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano |
| Six Morceaux | Pauline Viardot-Garcia | Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano |
| Elegie | Vítezslava Kaprálová | Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano |
| Sonata No. 1 | Elisenda Fábregas | Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano |
Reviews
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"The collaboration, balance, and dynamic of the two musicians are a joy to hear..."
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"Throughout, Kobayashi shows some richly varied tone colours and Gray lends sensitive support...worthwhile for its unexpected treasures."
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