Eres Holz, the Israeli-German composer, was born in 1977 near Tel Aviv and is the son of a Holocaust survivor.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Eres Holz believes that every war creates a system of coercion that binds society, leaving no room for individuality.
Performer Biography
Ingólfur Vilhjálmsson, one of the bass clarinetists on this album, is considered a leading interpreter of contemporary and improvised music.
Composition History
Five pieces from Eres Holz's MACH cycle, which explores the 'loneliness of life', were written during the 2020/21 COVID-19 pandemic, when loneliness became a daily experience.
Recording & Production
All three compositions on this album are world premiere recordings.
Album & Artwork
This album aims to raise awareness about the importance of empathy and express a longing for life, having been created during times of war and destruction.
Composition History
The composition DEATH was conceived by Eres Holz out of concern for the increase in violence and global instability, and premiered shortly after the Hamas attack on Israel.
