The Viola Concerto 'Fatal Harmonies of black Sweetness' was originally written for cellist Laszló Fenyö and is presented here for the first time as a viola concerto.
Composer's Artistic Vision
A central theme of this album is 'peace', appearing in the concluding 'Dona nobis Pacem' and in the violin concerto's middle movement, 'The Swan - The White', which is based on a peace hymn.
Composer Biography
Enjott Schneider, born in 1950, taught at the University of Music and Theatre Munich for over 30 years and has composed ten full-length operas and around 600 film scores.
Performer Biography
Friedemann Eichhorn, the violinist on this album, is a strong advocate of contemporary music, having given several premieres, including works by Enjott Schneider.
Recording & Production
This album features first recordings of the works by Enjott Schneider, produced by Enjott Schneider himself.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Enjott Schneider's works on this album, 'The Birds', 'Fatal Harmonies', and 'The Bells', offer a glimpse into a liberating infinity beyond material things.
Composition History
Enjott Schneider's Violin Concerto 'The Birds - Wisdom & Magic' was commissioned by Kronberg Academy in 2023 and premiered to mark the 50th anniversary of Pablo Casals' death.
