Im Volkston Duo Escarlata

• 1 Variations on a Slovak Folksong, H. 378 (arr. for cello and accordion) 09:55
• 2 I. Nicht schnell 03:28
• 3 II. Lebhaft 04:23
• 4 III. Rasch 02:55
• 5 IV. Langsam, mit melancholischem Ausdruck 05:27
• 6 Polonaise in A Major, B. 94 (arr. for cello and accordion) 08:37
• 7 No. 1. Poco allegro 01:51
• 8 No. 2. Moderato 02:16
• 9 No. 3. Andante moderato 03:29
• 10 No. 4. Allegro 02:06
• 11 No. 5. Adagio 03:27
• 12 No. 6. Allegretto 01:41
• 13 No. 7. Allegretto moderato 01:45
• 14 No. 1. Mit Humor 02:54
• 15 No. 2. Langsam 03:03
• 16 No. 3. Nicht schnell, mit viel Ton spielen 03:53
• 17 No. 4. Nicht zu rasch 02:13
• 18 No. 5. Stark und markiert 03:03
• Total Runtime 01:06:26

Info for Im Volkston

Once upon a time … there was a wonderful era in which composers were not divided into those who wrote folk music and others who created art music. After this period, composers have continually tried to restore a connection between these two worlds. And the Duo Escarlata does its best to support these efforts on its GENUIN debut CD with the instrumental combination of violoncello (Daniela Hunziker) and accordion (Ina Hofmann). Martinů's little gems sound as if they came from a Bohemian dance floor, Schumann's Pieces in Folk Style are of a childlike beauty and Dvořák's Polonaise skilfully alternates between rustic and refined: the music is sensual, witty and affectionate.

Ina Hofmann, accordion
Daniela Hunziker, cello

Duo Escarlata
The scarlet color of amaryllis petals in the name of Duo Escarlata glows radiantly in its name and its logo. Cellist Daniela Hunziker and accordionist Ina Hofmann broke new ground together in early 2011: The unusual combination of their two instruments creates a world of sound which draws listeners in as well as challenging and surprising them. The two musicians dedicate themselves with passion to music from all periods of music history – from the Renaissance and Baroque, to Classical and Romantic repertoire, all the way to New Music. They are on a continuous quest for a new and convincing tonal effect that matches the original compositions as closely as possible. Each member of the duo prepare finely worked out transcribed arrangements for their ensemble. Among other things, this can even mean a melody originally for cello is played by the accordion, with the the cello assuming the role of accompanist. The high musical standard and creativity of Duo Escarlata was recognized with their being named Pro Argovia Artist scholarship recipients in 2012/2013. Subsequent recital engagements introduced the ensemble and its music to a wide audience. In the meantime, the duo performs all over Switzerland and Germany, and are closely followed by the media.

Booklet for Im Volkston