American Eclipse

Hilary Hahn’s most personal album to date was recorded immediately after lockdown. Featuring Dvořák’s and Ginastera’s Violin Concertos as well as Sarasate’s Carmen-Fantasy, the album was recorded with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony and Andrés Orozco-Estrada with the pieces chosen connected not only by the solo violin but by the idea that each composer maintained a connection to some musical-geographical center, despite long periods away from their homes.

"Have you ever seen a total solar eclipse?" If the question caused you to search your memory, the correct answer would have been "no." A common response is: "Yes―I saw one, it was about 90% partial eclipse where I lived." A 90% partial eclipse is indeed a remarkable phenomenon, but true totality leaves all else in the shade, in all senses of the phrase. Ask the question of anyone who has experienced the full sensation of being obliterated by the moon's shadow, and they will reply "yes"―without hesitation―and continue with a monologue describing the overwhelming experiences and unique phenomena that ensued.