The album explores how contemporary experimental 'effects' and extended techniques can create a dialogue with the 'affects' that period instruments are capable of arousing.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Postmodernist composers are increasingly using period instruments like the traverso, baroque violin, viola da gamba, and harpsichord to reconnect with audiences and past musical traditions.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Affect is no Crime," is based on Matteo Gemolo's Ph.D. research on new music for old instruments.
Recording & Production
This album features five world premiere recordings of works written for traverso, baroque violin, viola da gamba, and harpsichord.
Instruments
The traverso used on this recording was made in 2009 by Martin Wenner, modeled after a Carlo Palanca instrument from around 1740.
Instruments
Two different harpsichords are used on this recording, one made in 2000 by Schwabe & Arens and another in 2014 by Sigur Malfait.
Instruments
The baroque violin played by Patrizio Germone was made in 2007 by Ada Quaranta, modeled after a Girolamo and Antonio Amati instrument from around 1629.
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