Gábor Boldoczki, the trumpet and flugelhorn soloist, is an official endorser of Buffet Crampon on B&S and J.Scherzer trumpets.
Historical Context
During the 18th century, many Bohemian musicians moved to other European centers like Vienna and Paris, influencing musical developments by combining their traditions with local styles.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Bohemian Rhapsody', reflects the performer Gábor Boldoczki's inspiration from the Czech proverb 'Every Czech citizen is a musician' and his immersion in the country's musical history.
Interpretation
Gábor Boldoczki increasingly integrates the flugelhorn, with its mellower tone, into his performances, featuring it on this album for calm and sustained elements.
Historical Context
A string quartet that occasionally met in the 1780s included Joseph Haydn and Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf on violins, Mozart on viola, and Johann Baptist Van ˇhal on cello, illustrating the close links between Viennese Classicism and Bohemia.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in July 2017 at SONO Recording Studios in the Church of Sts Simon and Jude, Prague.
Historical Context
The Bohemian school of music, promoted by Emperor Rudolf II of Habsburg (King of Bohemia), transformed Prague into Europe's liveliest art center for a time, known as 'Rudolphine Mannerism'.
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