IDAGIO | Dean: Dramatis personæ - Francesconi: Hard Pace 7318599920672

Featuring

John Storgårds
Håkan Hardenberger
Göteborgs Symfoniker
Brett Dean
Luca Francesconi

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Composition History

Luca Francesconi's "Hard Pace" was commissioned by the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, the Gothenburg Symphony, and other institutions.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Luca Francesconi, the composer of "Hard Pace," waited 25 years to write for the trumpet, associating the instrument with Miles Davis's music and his unique sound.

Compositional Technique

Luca Francesconi's "Hard Pace" incorporates three electronic soundscapes, including simulated 'crackle and pop' sounds of a vinyl LP, created by the composer.

Performer Biography

Håkan Hardenberger, the trumpet soloist on this album, is recognized for his phenomenal performances and tireless innovation, and is a pioneer of new trumpet works.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Brett Dean's compositions often draw from literary, political, environmental, or visual stimuli, including works inspired by paintings by his wife, Heather Betts.

Composer Biography

Brett Dean, one of the composers featured, was a permanent member of the Berliner Philharmoniker for fourteen years as a violist before focusing on composition.

Performer Biography

Many leading composers, including Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Arvo Pärt, and Tōru Takemitsu, have written works specifically for Håkan Hardenberger, the trumpet soloist.