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Daniel Kurganov, Violinist
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My new violin & Tchaikovsky’s most beautiful Aria… #violinpractice #violin #violinist #tchaikovsky
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![Stephanie Ann Boyd - Aurora | Live from Merkin Hall | World Premiere [Kurganov/Finehouse Duo]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l9U8aPbfZW4/mqdefault.jpg "Stephanie Ann Boyd - Aurora | Live from Merkin Hall | World Premiere [Kurganov/Finehouse Duo]
When Daniel Kurganov asked for a piece that fit a starry celestial theme and I wanted something that might serve as a nod to his recent wedding, I found myself writing Aurora. Inspiration came from the quietude and solace that can be felt right before dawn; how this space changes when one chooses a mate to spend all dawns with.
Origin: the meaning of Aurora in Latin is dawn, and also referred to Aurora, the Roman goddess of sunrise.
Excerpt from recital at Merkin Hall, NYC Oct.12, 2021
Daniel Kurganov, violin
Constantine Finehouse, piano")
