Romanian pianist Alexandra Dariescu’s new album is a personal reflection of her journey in the music world, from some of the very first pieces she played as a child to significant milestones such as her concerto debut at age 9. The repertoire centers Mozart’s Rondo in D, K. 382, performed with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. The remaining selections span various eras and nations, with an emphasis on women composers Emma Schäfer Klein, Clara Schumann, Leokadiya Kashperova, Amy Beach, Nadia Boulanger, Florence Price, and Missy Mazzoli. “This program showcases the music that has been my lifelong companion, travelling with me across the globe but also some hidden gems by neglected composers throughout history, voices which deserve to be heard.” – Alexandra Dariescu