The pieces featured on this beautiful album explore the musical sensitivities inspired by Slovakian folk music and nature. This music echoes the longing, joys, and meditations of the Slovakian people. Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble is comprised of founding members: Jose R. Lopez, piano, Ross Harbaugh, cello, and Laura Wilcox, viola. This ensemble came together out of a mutual respect for nature and the beautiful Deering Estate with a love to perform chamber music, work with living composers, and interact with history, nature and other art forms. Thanks to The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Parks, the ensemble has been able to fulfill a unique partnership with The Deering Estate at Cutler. The ensemble is in their eleventh season and through a commitment to excellence in programming and education, the ensemble looks forward to presenting public master-classes and lectures for audiences of all ages. DECE have received numerous award including the Met-Life Foundation/Meet the Composer and from Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, have performed in different venues in Miami-Dade County and in New York City, including a LIVE performance on 91.3 WLRN South Florida’s Arts Beat hosted by Ed Bell.