Johann Halvorsen: Passacaglia für 2 Violinen (nach Händel)
+Moritz Moszkowski: Suite op. 71 für 2 Violinen & Klavier
+Eugen Ysaye: Poeme elegiaque op. 12
+Miklos Rozsa: Sonate für 2 Violinen op. 15a
+Anna Clyne: October Rose
+Maurice Ravel: Tzigane
+Pablo de Sarasate: Navarra op. 33
+Manuel Ponce: Estrellita

"Dear to Us", the debut album from sisters Hina & Fiona, captures the rare and wonderful connection between two up-and-coming violinists in the classical music world. Born in New York to French-Vietnamese and Japanese parents, the gifted sisters have already achieved notable milestones individually: Hina recently won first prize at the 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, while Fiona made her debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 16. Both are embarking on brilliant solo careers.

Their playing together reveals a deep bond characterized by lifelong collaboration, honest artistic dialogue and complementary interpretations. Accompanied by the renowned pianist Rohan De Silva, they present a carefully compiled program that combines popular classics with lesser-known gems: Works by Johan Halvorsen, Moritz Moszkowski, Eugene Ysaye, Miklos Rozsa and contemporary composer Anna Clyne are represented. From the fiery virtuosity of Maurice Ravel's "Tzigane" and Pablo de Sarasate's "Navarra" to the tender warmth of Manuel Ponce's "Estrellita", "Dear to Us" is a captivating journey through technical brilliance and heartfelt expression. The sisters' extraordinary synchronicity creates a musical experience that is both intimate and exhilarating.