Tillmann Höfs and pianist Akiko Nikami had a long and intense preparation period, continuously scrutinizing and reflecting on their interpretations before the four-day recording session.
Performer Biography
Akiko Nikami, the pianist on this album, works as a répétiteur for the horn class at the Berlin University of the Arts, where she met Tillmann Höfs.
Recording & Production
This debut album was recorded in the Jesus-Christus-Kirche in Berlin, a venue chosen for its acoustics that allowed the performers to concentrate solely on the music.
Performer Biography
Tillmann Höfs, the horn player on this album, won the 2017 German Music Competition, marking the first time in 33 years that the prize was awarded to a horn player.
Album & Artwork
Tillmann Höfs curated the program for this debut CD to feature his favorite works and pieces not often recorded, aiming for a distinguishing feature and a program suitable for a concert evening.
Performer Biography
Tillmann Höfs grew up in a musical family and initially played the trumpet, winning national prizes before switching to the horn at age 14.
