Sasha Cooke, Daniel Hope, Kay Stern, Dawn Harms, Patricia Heller, Emil Miland – Violins of Hope (Live) (2021) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Sasha Cooke, Daniel Hope, Kay Stern, Dawn Harms, Patricia Heller, Emil Miland – Violins of Hope (Live) (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:15:16 minutes | 1,17 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © PentaTone

“Violins of Hope” presents instruments that were owned by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust, representing strength and optimism for the future during mankind’s darkest hour. They have been refurbished by luthiers Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein, founders of the “Violins of Hope” project.

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Sasha Cooke, Kirill Kuzmin – How Do I Find You (2022) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Sasha Cooke, Kirill Kuzmin - How Do I Find You (2022) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz] Download

Sasha Cooke, Kirill Kuzmin – How Do I Find You (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:11:04 minutes | 1,81 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © PentaTone

“how do I find you” is a collection of newly composed songs commissioned, curated by mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, who performs them, together with pianist Kirill Kuzmin. Cooke offered 17 composers a “carte blanche” to create what spoke most to them during the ongoing pandemic. With themes ranging from harried parents working from home to societal injustice and the California wildfires, these songs provide a slice of life in challenging times. Taking its inspirations from folksong-style, jazz and minimalism, and ranging from great lyricism and lush harmonies to austere means, the music featured here provides a fascinating cross section of contemporary art song.
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