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2020 VISIONS from the Fischer Duo celebrates the piano-cello group's 50 years of performances together. The Duo is known for performing music from Brahms and Beethoven to the works of emerging composers. The pair celebrated the anniversary of their formation in 1971 during the height of the pandemic and thus the resulting recording is their declaration of love and resilience. This album features three works commissioned for the Duo as well as three recent compositions from promising new composers. Expressing the pain of loss as well as the hope for a better tomorrow, 2020 VISIONS showcases this duo's versatility and musicianship. Album Tracks 1. Second Sonata for Violoncello and Piano~I. Introduction and Allegro 2. Second Sonata for Violoncello and Piano~II. Andante mosso 3. Second Sonata for Violoncello and Piano~III. Scherzo non giocoso 4. Second Sonata for Violoncello and Piano~IV. Waltz-Variations 5. Song for Silenced Voices 6. Family Portraits~I. Norman 7. Family Portraits~II. Jeanne 8. Family Portraits~III. Becca 9. Family Portraits~IV. Abby 10. On Ear and Ear 11. Studies in Change~I. From Darkness to Light, Four Times 12. Studies in Change~II. From Entropy to Dance and Back Again 13. Studies in Change~III. From Machine to Song 14. Corona Blue
