Alejandro Moreno's compositions on this album were written between 1988 and 2008, spanning a period of twenty years.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer, Alejandro Moreno, views composition as a private activity, and this album is presented as an 'exposé of his privacy'.
Composer Biography
Alejandro Moreno Soriano, the composer, was born in Alicante in September 1962 and also completed studies in architecture.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alejandro Moreno's music is described as precise and reflective, yet free in expression, flowing without sharp edges, and rooted in his lived experience rather than an 'imaginary underworld'.
Album & Artwork
The album features six works and six different instruments: violin, viola, cello, clarinet, piano, and accordion, which appear alone or in groups.
Performer Biography
The Areteia Quartet, consisting of Alfredo García (violin), Pedro Garbajosa (clarinet), Víctor Gil (cello), and Elena Aguado (piano), are all lecturers at Madrid Music Conservatories.
Interpretation
The album's liner notes suggest listening to the pieces in a random order, as it is considered more representative and natural than the established playing order.
