This album was recorded in the presence of the composer, Thomas Simaku, at the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall at the University of York in December 2019.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's title, 'con-ri-sonanza,' reflects the interconnectedness of the works, which share sonic qualities embedded in the words 'consonanza,' 'risonanza,' and 'con risonanza.'
Performer Biography
Joseph Houston, the British pianist, specializes in contemporary and experimental music, often collaborating with composers and performing a wide range of repertoire from Brahms to John Cage.
Recording & Production
The recording utilized high-quality equipment, including microphones from Neumann, Sennheiser, and Schoeps, and was originally captured in 24-bit / 96 kHz format.
Composer Biography
Thomas Simaku's music has been performed internationally for three decades, selected by juries for ten ISCM World Music Days conventions, and broadcast worldwide.
Composer Biography
Thomas Simaku, the composer, graduated from the Tirana Conservatoire and earned a PhD in Composition from the University of York, where he is now a professor of composition.
Performer Biography
The Quatuor Diotima, formed in 1996, is a highly sought-after chamber ensemble that has collaborated closely with major late 20th-century composers like Pierre Boulez and Helmut Lachenmann.
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