Violeta Dinescu, born in Bucharest in 1953, conducted field research into Romania's diverse folklore repertoire, which remains a significant source of inspiration for her.
Album & Artwork
The album is dedicated to Professor Dr. Heinrich Deserno, the cellist Katharina Deserno's father, who passed away in February 2023.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dinescu's inspiration comes from literary and artistic sources, as well as echoes of past music like Johann Sebastian Bach, Romanian folklore, and Orthodox liturgical chants.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Violeta Dinescu's music explores complex themes of human existence, including loss, pain, and hope, often reflecting on the hardships of reality.
Performer Biography
Katharina Deserno, the cellist on this album, plays an Italian violoncello made by Carlo Antonio Testore in 1712, which is provided by a patron.
Compositional Technique
Violeta Dinescu's compositions often feature a unique notation style that balances precise instructions with creative freedom for the performer, sometimes including graphic elements.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in November 2021 and July 2022 at Holzhausenschlösschen in Frankfurt am Main, with Jens F. Meier as the recording producer.
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