Emma Rush revives Catharina Pratten’s legacy with new EP Home Sweet Home

Acclaimed Canadian classical guitarist Emma Rush returns with Home Sweet Home, a deeply personal new EP that continues her mission to rediscover and celebrate the music of 19th-century composer Catharina Pratten, blending historical authenticity with a strong sense of place rooted in her hometown of Hamilton.

"Catharina Pratten was such a huge figure in 19th-century guitar, but she’s been largely overlooked. Her music is passionate and colourful, and incredibly expressive."

Emma Rush’s latest release builds on a growing movement within classical music to recover overlooked composers, particularly women whose contributions were historically marginalized. By focusing on Catharina Pratten’s work, Rush is not only preserving musical history but actively reintroducing it to modern audiences through thoughtful interpretation and performance.

This project also reflects a broader cultural shift toward authenticity and storytelling in music. Recorded on an original 1859 Pratten model guitar and paired with visually rich video content filmed across Hamilton landmarks, Home Sweet Home connects past and present in a tangible way. It offers listeners a rare opportunity to experience these compositions as they may have originally been heard, while grounding them in a contemporary, place-based narrative.

Where should I go to find more information? –To explore Home Sweet Home, access media assets, or learn more about Emma Rush’s work, visit her official website and Bandcamp page, where the EP is available alongside videos and additional project details.

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