Alois J. Hochstrasser, the music director of Interpannon Concert and artistic director of the Pannonian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Graz Concert Choir, is celebrating his 80th birthday.
Historical Context
The Stefaniensaal in Graz, a traditional concert venue, was built between 1883 and 1885 and features a monumental Beethoven statue in its foyer.
Album & Artwork
This 12-CD box set is an anthology of live recordings celebrating 50 years of concert activity by the Grazer Concertchor and 30 years of the Pannonische Philharmonie.
Performer Biography
Alois J. Hochstrasser studied conducting and interpretation with the renowned conductor Sergiu Celibidache.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alois J. Hochstrasser believes that music allows others to come in touch with the truth, and that experiencing music opens up the gates to the riches of the musical universe.
Notable Performances
Alois J. Hochstrasser's 1975 recording of Franz Schmidt's oratorio The Book with Seven Seals was the first commercially available CD of the work when re-issued in 1984.
Recording & Production
All recordings in this anthology were digitally remastered by Johann Steinecker STUDIOWORKS in March 2021.
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