Ismo Eskelinen, Karen Gomyo: Carnival (SACD)

Carnival is a high-quality hybrid SACD released in 2019 by BIS Records, featuring Finnish guitar virtuoso Ismo Eskelinen and acclaimed Canadian violinist Karen Gomyo performing Italian Baroque and Romantic music. The album includes elegant arrangements of works by composers such as Arcangelo Corelli, Antonio Vivaldi, and Niccolò Paganini, showcasing a delicate yet dynamic dialogue between the violin and guitar. The recording has received widespread international praise for the artists' technical mastery, expressive performance, and the exceptional sound quality characteristic of the BIS label.