Harpist Anne-Sophie Bertrand presents "Amalie's Cosmos", a sweeping journey through the salons of 19th-century Europe. Amalie Beer, a wealthy patron, intellectual, and matriarch of one of Europe's most influential musical families, was at the heart of Berlin's vibrant cultural life in the early 19th century. While her son Giacomo Meyerbeer is often remembered as a prominent figure in music history, it was Amalie Beer's salon that fostered artistic, scientific, and political discourse, supported composers, and championed the careers of remarkable women such as Fanny Hensel and Pauline Viardot. "Amalie's Cosmos" revives the spirit of these Berlin salons through a carefully curated program of works that reflect their creativity and curiosity. From the intimate lyricism of Fanny Hensel and Mikhail Glinka to the exotic colors of Claude Debussy's "Estampes", the virtuosity of Elias Parish Alvar, and Nimrod Borenstein's contemporary homage to Niccolò Paganini, the album traces a line through time, place, and influence. The result is a dazzling musical tapestry celebrating memory, artistry, and the enduring power of the salon as a place of inspiration and dialogue.