“…a pleasant survey of unhackneyed music…the Sonata, by Adrian Shaposhnikov…sounds like Ravel with a tinge of Slavic melancholy…The first movement (of the Donizetti) is a lovely aria in Donizetti’s best manner, which Fairbanks sings with some charm: the second a sprightly cabaletta…(The Boren) sounds like a modern dance scores, liturgical mainly in its serene starkness. The most effective dance combines harp with pizzicato violin. Rytting creates an attractive, ghostly tone quality.” – Fanfare
The greatly-anticipated debut recording from the superbAurora Duo presents unique and beautiful but rarely-heard repertoire for violin and harp. Acclaimed violinist Donna Fairbanks and harp virtuoso Lysa Rytting explore this repertoire in a musical journey around the world featuring compositions by America’s Alan Hovhaness and Murray Boren, Italy’s Gaetano Donizetti, France’s Camille Saint-Saens, Argentina’s Angel Lasala and Russia’s Adrian Shaposhinikov.
Sonata in G Major for Violin and Harp – Gaetano Donizetti
1.Larghetto
2.Allegro
Sonata in D minor for Violin and Harp – Adrian Shaposhinikov3.Andante con moto
4.Manuetto – Allegretto
5.Allego molto
Sonata, op. 406 – Alan Hovhaness
6.Prelude
7.Cantando
8.Dance
9.Lullaby
10.Andante dolce
Poema Del Pastor Coya* – Angel E. Lasala
11.Con la Chola y El Changuito
12. Quena
13.Danzando