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Music by women performed by women.

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.

Contents:

Meira Warshauer, composer
Bracha
Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano

Grazyna Bacewicz, composer
Sonata No. 3
Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano

Florence Price, composer
The Deserted Garden
Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano

Signe Lund, composer
Barcarolle, Op. 33, No. 1
Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano

Anna Priscilla Risher, composer
Mazurka Brillante
Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano

Emma Lou Diemer, composer
Before Spring
Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano

Pauline Viardot-Garcia, composer
Six Morceaux
Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano

Vítezslava Kaprálová, composer
Elegie
Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano

Elisenda Fábregas, composer
Sonata No. 1
Laura Kobayashi, violin, Susan Keith Gray, piano

Review:

"The collaboration, balance, and dynamic of the two musicians are a joy to hear..." (All Things Strings: On Record)

"Throughout, Kobayashi shows some richly varied tone colours and Gray lends sensitive support...worthwhile for its unexpected treasures." (The Strad)