da Capo Brass is a national touring ensemble based in North Carolina, dedicated to delivering quality chamber music to diverse audiences.
Composer's Artistic Vision
J.S. Bach, a dominant composer of the Baroque period, often included the annotation 'to God be the glory' at the bottom of his compositions, reflecting his primary motivation for success as a musician.
Performer Biography
Members of da Capo Brass perform internationally as soloists and with professional organizations in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
Composition History
Several works on this album, including 'The Protagonist' by Justin D. Wright, 'Appalachian Hymnsong' by R. Kevin Paul, and 'Rejouissance' by James Curnow, were commissioned by da Capo Brass.
Compositional Technique
The French word 'Rejouissance' (meaning 'enjoyment' or 'to make happy') was often used in 17th and 18th-century music to denote a short, lively, or playful composition.
Recording & Production
Most of the album (Tracks 1-16) was recorded at Acoustic Barn Studios in Charlotte, NC, while one track (Track 17) was recorded at Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC.
Compositional Technique
James Curnow's 'Rejouissance' is a Fantasia, a composition where 'free flight of fancy' takes precedence over conventional forms, and it is based on Martin Luther's hymn tune 'Ein Feste Burg' (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God).
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