Yumiko Meguri - Across the Veiled Distances (2019)

Across the veiled distances showcases the piano compositions of Canadian composer Hope Lee over the last four decades (1979-2017). This new recording features Japanese pianist Yumiko Meguri and German accordionist Stefan Hussong. These two musicians are extraordinary performers of contemporary music: Yumiko Meguri has published more than 20 albums, ranging from Western classical music to contemporary music and jazz; and Stefan Hussong, for whom more than 100 works have been written, is internationally recognized as one of the most acclaimed performers and record artists of our time.

Musical gestures and traditions migrate from one culture to another, from the past to the present, enriching the artistic practice of our time. In Hope Lee's music, an essential aspect of her musical sensibility and expression is a subtle sound transformation through significant gestures. A fascination with the nuances of the timbre - variety of touch, articulation and gesture - links the aesthetics of ancient Chinese music to the current practice of contemporary music performance.

This new album marks a milestone in the long collaboration between a composer and two extremely inspired and dedicated musicians; it is a celebration of their common musical values, and the passion that unites them through time and distance.