Today marks a very special moment: the release of our new album dedicated to Rebecca Clarke (1886–1979), one of the most fascinating and overlooked voices of the 20th century.

Often described by Arthur Rubinstein as “the glorious Rebecca Clarke”, she was a pioneering violist and composer who carved her own path in a world where women were rarely recognized as serious composers. Clarke’s music is strikingly original, weaving impressionistic colors, British folk echoes, and a deep poetic intensity that feels both timeless and modern.

This recording brings together some of Clarke’s most representative chamber works:

Sonata for Viola and Piano (1919) – her best-known piece, a cornerstone of the viola repertoire, bold, lyrical, and full of contrasts. Morpheus (1917) – one of Clarke’s earliest works, once presented under a male pseudonym to avoid prejudice, ethereal and dreamlike. Shorter works for violin and piano and viola and piano, some inspired by traditional melodies from the British Isles, filled with folkloric resonance. Dumka – a duo concertante for violin, viola, and piano, closing the program with an evocative mix of intimacy and vigor.

Performers:

🎻 Ekaterina Valiulina, violin

🎻 Giulia Panchieri, viola

🎹 Margherita Santi, piano

Sound engineer: Stefano Ligoratti

Recorded in Milan, December 2024, with a Steinway & Sons piano.

A special dimension of this project comes from the collaboration with Milijana Jankovic Copenhagen, a sustainable luxury brand that blends contemporary design with traditional Eastern European craftsmanship. For the album’s visual identity, Jankovic created garments that echo the textures, atmospheres, and folkloric undertones present in Clarke’s music. Paired with the evocative photography of Lisa Habets and the artistry of Alessandra Macrì in styling and makeup, the result is a dialogue between sound and vision — where fashion, music, and culture converge to reflect Clarke’s spirit of transformation.

The album is available worldwide from October 1, 2025 on Brilliant Classics and all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4TF1UBiR3qcHb4QaZMEKMr?si=qgrN9S8dSSCpixTJk3IUUw

Rebecca Clarke’s music is a dream rediscovered. We invite you to step into her world — intimate, powerful and evocative.