On the 1st of October the album Rebecca Clarke will be published by Brilliant Classic on all streaming platforms and will be available in shops.
This album is dedicated to the music of Rebecca Clarke (1886–1979), one of the most remarkable and overlooked composers of the 20th century. A pioneering violist and composer at a time when women were rarely recognized in the professional music world, Clarke left us a body of work that is at once intimate, daring, and profoundly moving.
The recording brings together some of her most significant chamber and piano works, offering listeners a journey through her unique sound world: rich harmonies influenced by late Romanticism, the impressionistic colors of Debussy and Ravel, and a strong, personal voice that transcends categories.
Clarke’s music often reflects her life between England and America, her career as a professional violist, and her deep sensitivity to poetry and atmosphere. The works on this album highlight her versatility—from lyrical, song-like lines to bold rhythmic writing—and reaffirm her place among the most important composers of her generation.
Margherita Santi 