Various Composers - A Child's Dream (Alexandra Dariescu)

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1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Rondo in D Major, K. 382: I. Allegretto grazioso
2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Rondo in D Major, K. 382: II. Adagio
3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Rondo in D Major, K. 382: III. Allegro
4. Emmy Schäfer Klein - Christmas Album, Op. 8: I. Child's Dream
5. James Lee III - Humble Birth
6. Nadia Boulanger - 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano: I. Moderato
7. Nadia Boulanger - 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano: II. Sans vitesse et à l’aise
8. Nadia Boulanger - 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano: III. Vite et nerveusement rythmé
9. Clara Schumann - 3 Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22: I. Andante Molto
10. Clara Schumann - 3 Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22: II. Allegretto
11. Clara Schumann - 3 Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22: III. Leidenschaftlich schnell
12. Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude in B Minor, BWV 855a (arr. Alexander Siloti)
13. Missy Mazzoli - A Map of Laughter
14. Amy Beach - Children's Carnival, Op. 25: VI. Harlequin
15. Florence Price - The Goblin and the Mosquito
16. Germaine Tailleferre - Romance
17. Leokadiya Kashperova - Songs without Words No. 5 (arr. Graham Griffiths)
18. Carl Filtsch - Premières pensées musicales, Op. 3: III. Mazurka
19. Tudor Ciortea - Joc țigănesc
20. Heitor Villa-Lobos - A prole do bebê, W140 No. 1: VII. O polichinelo

Alexandra Dariescu, piano

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Tomo Keller, violin

Richard Harwood, cello

Date: 2026

Label: Signum Classics

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This album charts pianist Alexandra Dariescu’s artistic journey through discovery, memory, and celebration, bringing together canonical works, rediscovered repertoire, and world premieres. The programme opens with Mozart’s Rondo in D major, K. 382, alongside the revived Child’s Dream by Emmy Schäfer Klein and the newly commissioned Humble Birth by James Lee III. Music by Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger, Florence Price, Amy Beach, Germaine Tailleferre, Leokadiya Kashperova, and others foregrounds women composers across generations. Personal touchstones, including Bach/Siloti’s Prelude in E minor and Villa-Lobos’ O polichinelo, complement lesser-known youthful works, creating a cohesive narrative of reflection and renewal.

Alexandra Dariescu (b. 1985) is an internationally acclaimed pianist recognised for her artistic curiosity, innovation, and commitment to expanding the classical repertoire. She performs widely as a soloist with leading orchestras across Europe, North America, and Australia, collaborating with prominent conductors and appearing at major venues and festivals. Central to her work is the championing of underrepresented composers, particularly women, alongside core repertoire. Her recent seasons feature major debuts, premieres, and high-profile engagements, including world-premiere performances and recordings. A passionate educator and advocate for accessibility, Dariescu is also celebrated for her multimedia project The Nutcracker and I and her influential role in promoting diversity in classical music.

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