Albums
Gardners at Home
In the spring of 2020, musicians worldwide faced an unprecedented crisis. Live performances and rehearsals were abruptly canceled, collaborations halted, and a profound sense of uncertainty and isolation cast a shadow over every aspect of life. As loved ones were separated and a new virus spread relentlessly across the globe, fear, stress, and anxiety seeped into every corner of daily existence, reshaping how we lived, worked, and connected with one another.
Amid this upheaval, we were fortunate to have one another. Our nightly walks through the neighborhood became a lifeline, sparking ambitious creative projects that kept us engaged, motivated, and connected. Gardners at Home is the result of those ideas—an anthology of projects born from the uncertainty of those times and fueled by our shared passion for collaboration and artistic expression. It represents our collective effort to adapt, create, and continue to grow, even in the face of the unknown.
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Gone is Gone
As champions of new music, Égide Duo is dedicated to commissioning and performing works that spark conversations about the most pressing social issues of our time. Through close collaborations with composers, the duo creates music that speaks to urgent concerns such as climate change, human and animal rights, and social justice. With a commitment to addressing these challenges head-on, Égide Duo seeks to inspire awareness and foster active engagement through their evocative musical storytelling.
Gone is Gone features a powerful collection of works born from this mission, including four original commissions by composers Kurt Mehlenbacher, Eric Mandat, Jonathan Russell, and John Steinmetz, as well as an adaptation of an existing piece by Steven Bryant. Each composition is a unique reflection on contemporary struggles and a call for action, weaving together a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is transformative. Through this album, Égide Duo invites listeners to reflect, connect, and engage with the world around them.