Guido Santórsola, born in Italy, became a South American composer after his family moved to São Paulo, Brazil, when he was five years old.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Barbara Monk Feldman's "The Pale Blue Northern Sky" was inspired by an ocean landscape in Quebec and aims to draw attention to the silence between and within the notes, reflecting a painterly approach.
Composer Biography
Ernst Krenek, an Austrian composer, had his music and writings banned by the Nazi Party in the 1930s, leading to his emigration to the US where he became a naturalised citizen.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in May 2019 at Ermita de Sant Blai, Mallorca, Spain, with Norbert Kraft as producer, engineer, and editor.
Performer Biography
The Mare Duo, consisting of Annika Hinsche (mandolin) and Fabian Hinsche (guitar), has won over 20 international prizes and inspired numerous composers to write new repertoire for their ensemble.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Crossing the Americas," reflects the diverse origins of the featured composers, who hail from Italy, Austria, the US, and Canada.
Instruments
The album features mandolins by Reinhold Seiffert and guitars by Roland Metzner, Antonio Marin, and John Jorgenson.
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