The duo Low and Lower, consisting of Brooks Whitehouse and Paul Sharpe, has been entertaining audiences since 2010 with a unique combination of artistry, virtuosity, and satire.
Composer Biography
David Feurzeig, the composer, is a silver medalist of the 2001 World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's "Lingua Franca" pieces are settings of "found texts" from around the world, showcasing the range of global English expression.
Compositional Technique
The Sonata for Solo Cello explores the instrument's "musical geometry," using techniques like natural harmonics and double-stops to create novel sounds.
Performer Biography
Paul Sharpe, double bassist on this recording, is a founding member of the eclectic bass quartet Bad Boys of Double Bass.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer, David Feurzeig, aimed to write a "whole world on a single staff" in his Sonata for Solo Cello, inspired by Bach's solo suites.
Performer Biography
Brooks Whitehouse, cellist on this recording, has performed at Carnegie Hall with the Garth Newel Piano Quartet and soloed with the Boston Pops.
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