Founded in 2010 by cellist Niklas Schmidt, "Fontenay Classics International" stands for fine chamber music, superior sound and exquisite design. FCI presents both young ensembles as well as recordings of Mr. Schmidt himself. Cellist Niklas Schmidt has, for decades, performed in major concert halls worldwide. Apart from solo concerts, he performs with various chamber music ensembles as well as with renowned partners. On this recording featuring the Cello Sonatas of Richard Strauss and Sergei Rachmaninov, Niklas Schmidt is accompanied by prizewinning pianist John Chen.