Dora Schwarzberg is one of the most inspired, challenging and personal violin players of her time. her playing is unequaled. she teaches at the Vienna Music High School and has trained more than 100 violinists, many of whom are now first prize winners in international competitions and/or 'konzertmeister' of international orchestras. she is frequently invited to Verbier and Lugano and often plays with other virtuosos, including Martha Argerich.

Polina Leschenko, 23 year old when recording this program, has played amongst others at la Roque d'Antheron (France), in the Lugano Festival, and at the Beppu Meeting Point.