Double Album Release: Sarasvati + Saraswati (Violin, Cello, Piano)
Celebration: Two New Albums! Duo Saraswati presents Srikandi, and Duo Vercammen Ivanova presents Sarasvati. Featuring violin, cello, and piano. This special event features performances by a violin and piano duo and a cello and piano duo. Join Singelkerk Amsterdam for an afternoon filled with beautiful music inspired by the East. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the launch of two new albums simultaneously. Come and be a part of this musical celebration! Both duos will perform a selection of music from their new album, and there will be an intermission with drinks. All artists will also be signing CDs.
Violinist Merel Vercammen and pianist Dina Ivanova present Sarasvati (All Ears Records)
Violinist Merel Vercammen and pianist Dina Ivanova are thrilled to announce their third album, Sarasvati, set for release on September 27, 2024, under Vercammen's new label, All Ears Records. This album combines sonatas by Claude Debussy and Francis Poulenc with contemporary works by Mathilde Wantenaar, Alisson Kruusmaa, and Joey Roukens. The title piece, Sarasvati by Roukens, is inspired by the ancient Sanskrit word for "that which flows," referring to both a mythical river and the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and water. This album celebrates the open-mindedness of these composers, whose mutual inspiration is reminiscent of waterdrops flowing into the sea and returning to form new streams.
Duo Saraswati presents Srikandi (Challenge Records)
Duo Saraswati is a young and promising cello-piano duo. Their energetic playing highlights the strong connection between Indonesia and Europe. Through a challenging mix of repertoire, the duo seeks to bridge these two musical worlds. An example of this is combining songs by Mochtar Embut with the Sonata by Benjamin Britten. In a time when people often think in contrasts, the duo embraces their differences because that is what defines them. This album represents the mutual inspiration of two cultures that are closer than you might initially expect. The album's title is based on the song Srikandi by Mochtar Embut. Srikandi is a character from the Javanese legend Mahabharata. Born as a man and later transformed into a woman, she fights against evil spirits on the island of Java and falls in love with the brave Arjuna.
