Shihyun Lee - Fantasies Caprices Variations - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The great violinist Jascha Heifetz made numerous transcriptions for violin and piano, many of which have come to form a standard part of violin repertoire, offering various challenges of virtuosity to performers.

The songs of Korean composer Young Jo Lee, chosen by singer Yoora Lee-Hoff for her Genuin debut, seem like enchanting ink drawings from the Far East. The fabulous coloratura soprano, accompanied by Michael Schütze on the piano, performs the little treasures with great naturalness, a beautiful sound and as clear as a bell. The spectrum of songs from all creative periods of the contemporary composer ranges from the simple, folk-like strophic song to a touch of magical post-impressionist color. Yoora Lee-Hoff sings us about silky haze and scarecrows, moonlit nights and starlight - from another world! Yoora Lee Hoff was born in Seoul, South Korea and lives in Dresden, Germany. As a child she learned to play piano and won several national prizes in South Korea. She later studied violin in South Korea and Germany. During her violin studies she was invited to study vocal arts at the University of Music and Theatre in Leipzig, and went on to debut at the Leipzig Opera House.

Grammy nominated artist, Ben O'Neill has played the guitar for some of the best known names in hip hop, pop and gospel music, including Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Christina Aguilera, and Tye Tribbett. He now turns his attention to his solo career and debut album, Ghosts & Green Shoots, a wide ranging work of evocative vibes and cacophonous beauty. The heartfelt vocals and artistic instrumental touches call to mind Bon Iver, Dirty Projectors and The Flaming Lips. On this album Ben chases after the elements of the human experience; the dizzying heights of love, the paralyzing lows of heartbreak, the confusion of the aftermath. Be sure to check Remind Me To Forget for the soaring hooks, This Song for it's delicate sincerity, and Red Blood, Blue River for the overwhelming uproar. Ben is based in Philadelphia and joined by some of the most accomplished and sought after musicians in the country.