Albert Moeschinger, a Swiss composer, continued to compose prolifically despite losing his perfect pitch and polyphonic hearing after an anesthetic shock in his later years.
Composition History
Robert Suter's '5 Duetti per Flauto e Oboe' and Albert Moeschinger's 'Sept Fables' were both composed for the performers on this album, Aurèle Nicolet and Heinz Holliger.
Compositional Technique
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach's '6 Sonaten für 2 Fleutten' are considered unique examples of experimental 18th-century music due to their audacious dissonance, dense strettos, and daring asymmetries.
Recording & Production
The 'Artist Consort' series, supported by the German label GENUIN, allows musicians to make all important decisions about their recordings, from repertoire selection to booklet notes.
Recording & Production
This album is part of the 'Artist Consort' series, a project by musicians François Benda and Felix Renggli, which aims to prioritize artistic ethos and independence in classical music recordings.
Performer Biography
Heinz Holliger, an oboist, conductor, and composer, is known for extending the technical possibilities of the oboe and advocating for contemporary and lesser-known works.
Interpretation
The Wilhelm Friedemann Bach duets, originally for two flutes, are performed on this recording by flute and oboe to enhance tonal palette and clarity.
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