The Basel Sinfonietta presents Dieter Ammann's orchestral triptych Core - Turn - Boost for the first time as a complete recording on this album.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Dieter Ammann's working method involves meticulously notating his compositions, which balance dense differentiation with raw vitality.
Instruments
Simone Zgraggen, the violinist, performs on a violin made by Matteo Goffriller in 1692.
Composer Biography
Dieter Ammann, the composer, spent the 1980s performing and recording jazz and improvised music throughout Europe before turning to composition at age 30.
Performer Biography
Simone Zgraggen, the violinist on this album, is a professor of violin at the Freiburg im Breisgau University of Music and concertmaster of the Basel Sinfonietta.
Performer Biography
The Basel Sinfonietta is a full symphonic orchestra specializing in contemporary music, making it a unique ensemble in the classical music scene.
Recording & Production
This album is a tribute to Swiss composer Dieter Ammann on his 60th birthday, featuring a concert by the Basel Sinfonietta.
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