Christian Jost's compositions, including 'Tiefenrausch' and 'CocoonSymphony', develop from a central 'nucleus' or 'associative core' that is often hinted at in the title, which then expands into the entire work.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Christian Jost, the composer, believes in the immediate power of musical processes, considering it almost a creative principle to create music that engages both performers and listeners through its emotional strength and architectural design.
Composer Biography
Christian Jost, born in 1963, is a highly sought-after composer and conductor whose opera Hamlet was voted 'Best First Performance of the Year' in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 2009.
Instruments
Viviane Hagner, the violinist, performs on a Stradivari violin named 'Sasserno' from 1717, which is on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.
Performer Biography
Viviane Hagner, the violinist on this recording, made her international debut at age 13 with the Israel Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording from the Philharmonie Essen, captured on June 16, 2011.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Christian Jost, the composer, the solo concerto, such as 'Tiefenrausch', is a powerful symbol of human existence, representing the relationship between an individual and the surrounding 'crowd' or environmental sounds.
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