The idea for the cycle of shorter quartet pieces came to Bruno Strobl during a performance of his earlier work, Überwärts (2000), by the Koehne Quartet in 2021.
Performer Biography
The Koehne Quartett has studied with renowned ensembles like the Alban Berg Quartet, Amadeus Quartet, and Brodsky Quartet, and also collaborates with international jazz and world musicians.
Performer Biography
The Koehne Quartett, founded in 1987 by Joanna Lewis, is known for its interpretations of contemporary music and close collaboration with composers.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded on March 28, 2024, at Westbahn Studios in Vienna, Austria, with Christoph Amann as the engineer and mastering artist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bruno Strobl's string quartet cycle, Überwärts, was inspired by Zen contemplation and his deep interest in Zen Buddhism.
Compositional Technique
Bruno Strobl's compositional approach involves developing an entire work from a small nucleus, often using microtonal sound design.
