Artist’s Statement Firstly, I would like to thank everybody who has joined this mission of acknowledging women composers, with special thanks to the classical radio hosts and programmers all over the world who have had the courage to explore something beyond the standard repertoire with their audiences. When I decided to make a solo album, a big change from the previous concerto, I also saw it as an opportunity to take liberties with the repertoire a bit. I’d long admired the works of nineteenth century superstar Pauline Viardot and present‐day superstar Diane Warren, and hope that these arrangements for solo violin capture some of the passion of their original songs. Likewise, I hope that you share my excitement with the diversity of works on this album. From Bacewicz’s fireworks, the classic form of Bosmans, and the anciently inspired harmonies by Price, to the modern playfulness and soulfulness from Seischab, Auerbach, and Richer. I suggest that the future of concert music may lie in expanding the repertoire beyond the B boys, and embracing the compositional voices of women. Aleksandra