Harpist Anne-Sophie Bertrand presents Amalie's Cosmos, an evocative journey through the salons of 19th-century Europe. At the heart of Berlin's vibrant cultural life in the early 19th century stood Amalie Beer, a wealthy patron, intellectual, and matriarch of one of Europe's most influential musical families. While history often remembers her son, Giacomo Meyerbeer, as a towering operatic figure, it was Amalie's salon that cultivated artistic, scientific, and political discourse, supported composers, and encouraged the careers of remarkable women such as Fanny Hensel and Pauline Viardot.Amalie's Cosmos revives the spirit of these Berliner salons through a carefully curated program of works that echo their creativity and curiosity. From the intimate lyricism of Fanny Hensel and Glinka to the exotic colours of Debussy's Estampes, the virtuosity of Parish Alvars, and the contemporary homage to Paganini by Nimrod Borenstein, the album traces a delicate thread through time, place, and influence. The result is a shimmering musical tapestry that celebrates memory, artistry, and the enduring power of the salon as a space for inspiration and dialogue.

Tracklist:

Sospiro S.144/3
Lark (A Farewell to Saint Petersburg)
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1~No. 9, Caprice in E Major, `La caccia'
Capriccio, Op. 107
Notturno in G Minor, H. 337
Fantasie in C moll, Op. 35
Die Aufforderung zum Tanze, Op. 65~Rondo Brillant
Huguenots~Nobil Signor
SÃ©rÃ©nade
Fantaisie Op. 12 on motifs from Faust by Charles Gounod
Rossignol, S.250/1
Estampes~I. Pagodes (Pagodas)
Estampes~III. Jardins sous la pluie (Gardens in the Rain)

UPC: 8717306264976
Label: Pentatone
Release Date: 4.10.26
Format: CD

Anne Bertrand -Sophie - Amalie S Cosmos (CD)