The album features 20th-century Dutch compositions for viola, aiming to bring attention to works that have largely been overshadowed by more famous foreign composers.
Compositional Technique
Henk Badings, a Dutch composer, was an innovator who used the octatonic scale, 31-note music, and electronic music, while still retaining traditional classical forms.
Performer Biography
Dana Zemtsov, the viola soloist on this album, was born in Mexico City in 1992 and received her first music lessons from her grandmother and her parents, both viola players.
Interpretation
The album was conceived and took shape during the COVID lockdown, with the viola soloist Dana Zemtsov expressing gratitude for the generosity and goodwill of those who supported the project.
Instruments
The viola, despite often taking a modest role in ensembles, is the oldest member of the violin family and its sound is closest to the human voice.
Composer Biography
Henk Badings (1907-1987), one of the most prominent Dutch composers of the 20th century, was largely self-taught as a composer and wrote around 700 works across almost all genres.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Dutch Hidden Gems," reflects the viola soloist Dana Zemtsov's mission to highlight lesser-known works for her instrument from the Netherlands.
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