Anne-Sophie Bertrand - Amalie's Cosmos (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. 3 Études de concert, S.144 (Arr. for Harp by Henriette Renié): No. 3, Un Sospiro
02. A Farewell to Saint Petersburg: No. 10, The Lark
03. 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1: No. 9, Caprice in E Major, 'La caccia' (Arr. for Harp by Luigi Maria Magistretti)
04. Capriccio, Op. 107
05. Notturno in G Minor, H.337
06. Fantasie in C moll, Op. 35
07. Die Aufforderung zum Tanze (Arr. for Harp by Anne-Sophie Bertrand): Rondo Brillant, Op. 65
08. Nobil Signor (From Giacomo Meyerbeer's opera Les Huguenots)
09. Sérénade (Arr. for harp by Anne-Sophie Bertrand)
10. Fantaisie Op. 12 sur les motifs de l'opéra Faust de Charles Gounod
11. Le Rossignol, S.250/1 (Arr. for Harp by Henriette Renié)
12. Estampes (Arr. for Harp by Anne-Sophie Bertrand): I. Pagodes
13. Estampes (Arr. for Harp by Anne-Sophie Bertrand): II. La soirée dans Grenade
14. Estampes (Arr. for Harp by Alys Lautemann): III. Jardins sous la pluie

Harpist Anne-Sophie Bertrand presents Amalie’s Cosmos, an evocative journey through the salons of 19th-century Europe.

At the heart of Berlin’s vibrant cultural life in the early 19th century stood Amalie Beer, a wealthy patron, intellectual, and matriarch of one of Europe’s most influential musical families. While history often remembers her son, Giacomo Meyerbeer, as a towering operatic figure, it was Amalie’s salon that cultivated artistic, scientific, and political discourse, supported composers, and encouraged the careers of remarkable women such as Fanny Hensel and Pauline Viardot. Amalie’s Cosmos revives the spirit of these Berliner salons through a carefully curated program of works that echo their creativity and curiosity.

From the intimate lyricism of Fanny Hensel and Glinka to the exotic colours of Debussy’s Estampes, the virtuosity of Parish Alvars, and the contemporary homage to Paganini by Nimrod Borenstein, the album traces a delicate thread through time, place, and influence. The result is a shimmering musical tapestry that celebrates memory, artistry, and the enduring power of the salon as a space for inspiration and dialogue.

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