Ilse Weber, a Jewish composer from Austria-Hungary, wrote fairy tales, plays, and poems set to music, and was murdered in Auschwitz in 1944 after volunteering to accompany sick children.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Lauren Buscemi believes music's main purpose is to unify people of all genders, races, and identities, allowing differences to recede.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Among Whirlwinds," is inspired by two meanings of the word whirlwind: a strong wind and a lively, impetuous person.
Performer Biography
Singer Pur has won the ECHO Klassik Prize three times, including for contemporary compositions written exclusively for them and for newly arranged German folk songs.
Performer Biography
Singer Pur, originally formed by five former Regensburg Cathedral Choir boys and a soprano, has become a leading international a cappella ensemble since its 1992 debut.
Historical Context
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the German educated bourgeoisie often discouraged women composers, suggesting music was only an 'adornment' for them.
Cultural Impact
Composer Eva Ugalde Álvarez notes that obstacles for women composers are not musical, but rather include prejudices, lack of references, and family compatibility.
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