Etüdenfest by Brett Dean originated from a workshop idea involving improvised continuations of patterns from famous violin tutors, which then developed into a fully notated piece.
Composer Biography
Brett Dean, the composer, was a permanent member of the Berliner Philharmoniker for fourteen years after moving to Germany in 1984.
Compositional Technique
In Etüdenfest, Brett Dean uses mismatched snippets of standard string étude repertoire by figures like Ševčík and Schradieck, played with a practice mute, to create a vibrant shared experience.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For his five Short Stories, Brett Dean chose evocative titles rather than specific subject matter, aiming to give listeners space for their own imagination.
Composition History
In Testament, Brett Dean combines his admiration for Beethoven's string quartets with a musical depiction of Beethoven's personal tragedy of worsening deafness, drawing inspiration from the 'Heiligenstadt Testament'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Brett Dean's compositions are often inspired by literary, political, environmental, or visual stimuli, including paintings by his wife Heather Betts.
Performer Biography
The Swedish Chamber Orchestra, founded in Örebro in 1995, has established itself internationally and made its Lincoln Center and BBC Proms debuts in 2004.
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