Classical violinist and composer, Laure Chan hailed as a rising star by BBC Music Magazine and on Classic FM's 30 under 30 list in 2024, releases her second independent classical solo album.This classical music album features a fresh and youthful interpretation of Robert Schumann’s underrated violin concerto, performed by violin soloist Laure Chan and the Sinfonia Perdita, conducted by Daniel Hogan. A significant yet often overlooked work in the classical violin repertoire, it was written during a tumultuous period in Schumann’s life. The concerto captures a spectrum of emotions, from despair and anxiety to hope and joy. Complementing this historical work is my original composition, "Lost in Translation," a contemporary classical piece that uses multi-track violin recordings to convey a cinematic narrative expressing heartbreak. This album aims to illuminate the profound emotional depth of the human experience through the violin. Through both the historical context of Schumann’s violin concerto and the modern, expressive qualities of my composition, the recording embodies the timeless and evolving nature of classical music.

Artists:

Laure Chan, solo violinist and composer

Daniel Hogan, conductor

Sinfonia Perdita, orchestra

Composers: Robert Schumann, Laure Chan

Producer: Annabel Connellan

Engineer: Gordon Davidson

Recordist: Daniel Hayden 

Assistant engineer: Sarah Meyz

Mastering Engineer: Ben Connellan

Recorded at: Abbey Road Studio 2, London