Credits:

Mie Kobayashi/Pascal Roger

Description:

The world of Ravel and Enesco, where unique rhythms and passion intersect! The noble music of virtuoso violinists Mie Kobayashi and Pascal Roger. This is the latest album by Mie Kobayashi, a leading female violinist in Japan, and Pascal Roger, an heir of traditional French pianism. Both are winners of the prestigious Ron-Thibault Competition. In the previous album, they took up Fauré, a work synonymous with French music, and brought out a passionate and beautiful world. This is the second collection of French violin works. This time, Ravel and Enescu, whom Fauré taught at the Paris Conservatory at the time, are the stars of the show. The Sonata de Ravel, one of the most famous French violin sonatas, as well as his posthumous sonata, the first chamber music work Ravel wrote, are also available. Enesco's Violin Sonata No. 3, which premiered Ravel's sonata, showcases Kobayashi and Roger's abilities to the fullest. They made full use of every tone to express a fantastical, Romanian folk style. The perfect ensemble proved the maturity of this duo. Mie Kobayashi's passionate yet carefully spun melodies one by one.Pascal Roger's tone and rhythm are recognized around the world. Please enjoy the world of one complete violin duo. ［Comment courtesy of Octavia Records.]