Performer: Heather Tuach, Yoko Misumi
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Divine Art
Catalogue: DDX21123
Release: 2025
Size: 1.05 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Johnson: In the Mirror
01. I. For Hester
02. II. Jigbaredosh
03. III. Lacrimosa
04. IV. On Malvern Hill
05. Montgomery: Peace (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Heather Tuach & Yoko Misumi)
06. Tabakova: Whispered Lullaby (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Heather Tuach & Yoko Misumi)
Higdon: String Poetic
07. II. Nocturne (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Anonymous)
08. Morlock: Halcyon
09. Mägi: Psalm
10. Heller: Lalai (Version for Cello & Piano)
11. Coulthard: When Music Sounds
Coulthard: Cello Sonata
12. II. Sarabande
Maconchy: Divertimento for Cello & Piano
13. IV. Vigil
Hubicki: Lonely Mere & Rigaudon
14. I. Lonely Mere
Parkin: 3 Pieces for Cello & Piano
15. No. 1, Aria
Boulanger: Trois pièces for cello and piano
16. No. 1, Modéré
17. No. 2, Sans vitesse et à l’aise
18. No. 3, Vite et nerveusement rythmé
In the Mirror is an exquisite collection of works by contemporary women composers, masterfully interpreted by cellist Heather Tuach and pianist Yoko Misumi, both members of the celebrated Greenwich Trio. This album is not just a recording—it is an emotional journey born of reflection, healing, and hope. The title piece, composed by Liz Dilnot Johnson, was commissioned specifically for this project, setting the tone for an album steeped in introspection and serenity. The repertoire features original works and new arrangements by renowned composers including Dobrinka Tabakova and Jessie Montgomery, whose contributions enhance the album’s contemplative spirit. Each piece carries its own story, from Jocelyn Morlock’s bird inspired Halcyon to Jennifer Higdon’s nocturnal reverie Nocturne. These works are tied together by a shared exploration of human resilience and the quiet strength found in moments of introspection. The project began during the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic and became deeply personal for pianist Yoko Misumi, who underwent successful cancer treatment during its recording. Returning to the piano after her recovery, Misumi found solace and renewal in these compositions, describing the experience as “an emotional and musical healing.”
