Johannes Brahms composed his 'Geistliches Wiegenlied' in 1863 as a wedding present for his friends, the famous violinist Joseph Joachim and contralto Amalie Schneeweiss.
Composition History
Sarah Nemtsov's cycle 'heimwehgefiedert' was commissioned in 2020 by the Art Foundation of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Historical Context
Violinist and composer Adolf Busch refused to collaborate with the Nazi regime, cancelling all performances in Germany after witnessing attacks on Jewish businesses in 1933 and later refusing to perform in Italy after anti-Jewish laws were passed.
Compositional Technique
In 'Geistliches Wiegenlied', Brahms created a new trio formation of voice, viola, and piano, which was previously unknown in music history.
Historical Context
Janot Roskin, a composer and cultural figure born in the Jewish Pale of Settlement, was active in Berlin's Jewish Cultural Association during the early Nazi regime before fleeing to the USA in 1936.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's program, featuring original works for voice, viola, and piano from three centuries, explores themes of persecution, expulsion, homelessness, and homesickness.
Composer Biography
Walter Zimmermann, a composer known for his reflective nature and extensive studies, conducted ethnological research and collected folk music in the USA in the 1970s, including from Native American reservations.
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