Pianist Lara Downes has released a new album "Love at Last" to celebrate Earth Day. I always enjoy talking with Lara and this project gave us a great reason to catch up!
"Love at Last" was inspired by a Hebrew poem from the 19th century Ukrainian poet Shaul Tchernichovsky. It's a hopeful and lyrical collection of solo piano works exploring themes of renewal, rebirth, and redemption, by composers who span continents, cultures, and centuries, united in a vision of shared humanity, the possibility of peace and compassion, and the everlasting power of love.
Lara is always working on new, invigorating projects and I encourage you to check out her series on NPR Music, "Amplify with Lara Downes." By the way, Lara will be coming to Richmond this fall to perform a new concerto by Adolphus Hailstork with the Richmond Symphony. I hope you enjoy our chat!
Yours in good music,
Mike Goldberg
Classical Host, VPM Music