Many of Mauro Giuliani's (1781-1829) works, including the Grand Duo concertant, feature a highly vocal style reminiscent of bel canto operas by Bellini, Donizetti, and Rossini.
Composer Biography
Cesar Bresgen (1913-1988), a central figure in Salzburg's music life, was controversial due to his music's blend of folk and modern elements, and his involvement with the Hitler Youth.
Historical Context
Cesar Bresgen (1913-1988) was forbidden to practice his profession immediately after World War II but later became a professor at the Mozarteum in Salzburg.
Performer Biography
Elisabeth Möst, the flautist on this album, has had works dedicated to her by many contemporary composers and is an ambassador for the Institut für Klangreihenmusik in Vienna.
Composer Biography
Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829), a prominent guitarist, lived in Vienna from 1806 and was in close contact with contemporaries like Beethoven, Diabelli, Hummel, and Spohr.
Composer Biography
Alfred Uhl (1909-1992) lived a reclusive life in a modest wooden house in Vienna's Grinzing district, eschewing luxuries despite his prominent position in Austrian music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Cesar Bresgen's (1913-1988) compositions are influenced by Alpine folklore, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and medieval court music, despite his study of 'New Music' theories.
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