This album is a co-production with Südwestrundfunk (SWR2) and was recorded at the SWR Studio Kaiserslautern, Germany, from July 8-10, 2020.
Composer Biography
Franz Danzi, a composer and Kapellmeister at various courts, was also a talented writer who contributed articles to the Leipziger Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung for many years.
Cultural Impact
Jacob Gade's Tango Jalousie, composed in 1925 for a silent film, became the most famous piece ever written by a Danish composer and generated wealth that funds a foundation for young musicians.
Performer Biography
The Acelga Quintett's name comes from the Spanish word for chard, a nutritious vegetable, reflecting the quintet's energetic nature.
Performer Biography
The Acelga Quintett, founded in 2012, quickly established itself as a leading wind quintet, winning a scholarship from the German Music Council and third prize at the 2014 ARD International Music Competition.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Drama', explores the term's different manifestations in music, featuring five pieces that tell stories and express feelings.
Compositional Technique
Luciano Berio's Opus Number Zoo is a 'speaking composition' where the human voice is used as an extension of the instruments, a technique inspired by Arnold Schoenberg's Pierrot lunaire.
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