The album's title, "chimaera," is inspired by the multifaceted mythical creature, reflecting the diverse soundscape and exploration of personal identity and the harp's role in contemporary music.
Performer Biography
Elisabeth Plank was the first harpist to serve as a musical ambassador for "The New Austrian Sound of Music."
Recording & Production
This album is devoted exclusively to contemporary music, marking the first time such works have been included in Elisabeth Plank's discography.
Recording & Production
Instead of traditional booklet notes, each composition on this album is accompanied by an introductory video where the composers introduce themselves and their pieces.
Interpretation
Elisabeth Plank, the performer, views the process of bringing a new work to life as an exciting rediscovery of the harp, where "impossibilities become possibilities."
Composer's Artistic Vision
Konstantia Gourzi, a multi-award-winning composer, often addresses societal and natural challenges in her music.
Recording & Production
All the works on this album are world premiere recordings.
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