The album was recorded at the Auditori i Palau de Congressos in Castelló, Spain, from July 7th to 10th, 2019.
Performer Biography
Bambú Ensemble is currently the only permanent string octet in the Spanish music scene.
Performer Biography
The members of Bambú Ensemble developed their musical and personal affinity while playing in the Spanish National Youth Orchestra (JONDE) and the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO).
Interpretation
Bambú Ensemble was formed specifically as a string octet, with its members trained to cultivate the unique characteristics of its repertoire, from Mendelssohn to contemporary works.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Bamboo Dragons," refers to the idea that the string octet genre was once considered a 'dragon' beyond the established musical 'map' of the string quartet.
Composition History
The works on this album by Enescu, Shostakovich, and Javier Martínez Campos were all written by young composers, demonstrating their early mastery of the string octet idiom.
