This recording represents a survey of American music composed for violin and piano between 1980 and 2010. These masterpieces are by four American composers distinguished by the highest honours of their profession, and whose international careers and creative voices have been shaped by major political, social, and cultural events during the last 50 years. From the ethereal electronic sounds that surround the players in Sebastian Currier’s Digital Mist to the Chinese evocations in the complete violin and piano works of Chen Yi, this collection has been made in close collaboration with the composers and includes three world premiere recordings.

Praised for his ‘superb performances’ (Fanfare Magazine), Honolulu-born violinist Patrick Yim has performed all over the world in the most prestigious venues and with distinguished orchestras and conductors. His debut disc, Memory, released in 2020 on Navona Records features world-premiere recordings of works by Chen Yi, Michael-Thomas Foumai, Austin Yip, Kai-Young Chan and Yao Chen, and has been broadcast internationally.