The Philharmonisches Bläserquintett Berlin (Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet) was founded in 1988 and has maintained its original lineup since then.
Composer Biography
Brett Dean, born in Brisbane, Australia, in 1961, was a member of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from 1985 until 2000.
Recording & Production
The recordings for this album were made in Berlin, with Brett Dean's "Winter Songs" recorded at Siemens Villa and other works at the Kammermusiksaal, Berlin Philharmonie.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled "Winter Songs," is the final disc in a series of 'Four Seasons' recordings.
Compositional Technique
Dean's "Winter Songs" uses contemporary playing techniques like noise production, multiphonics, and aleatory passages, and requires the singer to cover a range from whispered to shouted sounds.
Composition History
Brett Dean's "Winter Songs" was inspired by the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet, with initial sketches from 1994 and completion in autumn 2000.
Historical Context
Brett Dean has a personal connection to "golden" November 1989 in Berlin, experiencing the fall of the Berlin Wall with clear days and icy coldness.
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