Maria Concetta Annese & Yi-Ling Wu - The Sound of a Rose (2025) [Official Digital Download 24/48]

A fully female project by the duo Maria Concetta Annese (violin) and Yi Ling Wu (piano), featuring six composers:

Mel Bonis - “3 Pieces for Violin and Piano” - No.1, Andante religioso - No. 2, Allegretto non troppo - No.3, Largo
A pupil of César Franck, adopted the male pseudonym "Mel" to gain recognition.

Elfrida Andrée - “2 Romances for Violin and Piano” - Romance I, Larghetto - Romance II, Allegro
Maria Theresia Von Paradis - “Sicilienne” for Violin and Piano - Andantino
A composer, pianist, and singer known as the “Blind Enchantress”.

Amanda Maier - “6 Little Pieces for Violin and Piano” - No.1, Allegro vivace - No. 2, Allegretto con moto - No. 3, Lento

Clara Schumann - “Romance Op.22 No.1”, Andante molto
The most renowned composer in this collection, Clara Schumann (1819–1896), is best known for being Robert Schumann’s wife and Brahms’ confidante, often overshadowing her own artistry.

Rebecca Clarke - “Chinese Puzzle” for Violin and Piano, Moderato
The album opens with Chinese Puzzle by Rebecca Clarke (1886–1979), one of the first female orchestral musicians. Her music blends Impressionist elements (Debussy, Franck) with Neoclassicism (Stravinsky) and folk influences akin to Bartók.

Tracklist:
01. Sonata for violin and piano Op. 64, No. 2: Allegretto non troppo
02. 2 Romances for violin and piano, No. 1: Larghetto
03. Sicilienne for violin and piano: Andantino
04. 3 Pieces for violin and piano, No. 1: Andante religioso
05. 6 Pieces for violin and piano, No. 1: Allegro vivace
06. 3 Romances Op. 22, No 1: Andante molto
07. 2 Romances for violin and piano, No. 2: Allegro
08. 3 Pieces for violin and piano, No. 3: Largo
09. 6 Pieces for violin and piano, No. 2: Allegretto con moto
10. 6 Pieces for violin and piano, No. 3: Lento
11. Chinese Puzzle for violin and piano: Moderato


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