Dear to Us
Fiona Khuong-Huu, Hina Khuong-Huu, Rohan de Silva
- Format
- Digital
"Dear to Us", the debut album of sisters Hina & Fiona, captures the rare and wondrous bond between two rising violinists in the classical music world. The talented sisters, born in New York to French-Vietnamese and Japanese parents, have individually already achieved remarkable milestones: Hina recently won first prize at the 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, while Fiona made her debut with the New York Philharmonic at age 16. Both are embarking on brilliant solo careers.
Their ensemble playing 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 curated 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 genuine expression. The extraordinary synchronicity of the sisters creates a musical experience that is both intimate and exhilarating.
