The cellist Martin Rummel believes the unique atmosphere of the crypt, where the recording took place, has been captured in this album.
Recording & Production
The recording was made with very little editing, aiming to capture an unadulterated result, reflecting how the concert of the 23-year-old Martin Rummel sounded.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in the crypt of the Ursulinenkirche in Linz, Austria, in preparation for a concert that was the only one ever held in that specific crypt.
Performer Biography
Martin Rummel, the cellist on this album, played his first solo recital with three Bach suites at the age of 16, one year after winning first prize in the national competition 'Jugend Musiziert'.
Historical Context
The crypt where this recording was made had been closed by a stone slab since the 1970s and was reopened in 1996, having previously been the burial site for nuns of the Ursuline Convent.
