Michael Jarrell conceived the solo line for his work Aquateinte specifically for oboist François Leleux, inspired by Leleux's effortless mastery and poetic musicality.
Compositional Technique
Nicolas Bacri's Notturno shares a spiritual climate and harmonic approach with his Fourth Cantata, featuring gradual shifts from perfect chords to atonal chromaticism.
Recording & Production
Michael Jarrell's Aquateinte and Thierry Escaich's Double Concerto were recorded at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Recording & Production
The recording of Nicolas Bacri's Notturno took place in May 2017 at the Frankfurt Sendesaal in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Recording & Production
All recordings on this album are world premieres, meaning these pieces are being heard for the first time in a recorded format.
Composer's Artistic Vision
François Leleux, the oboist and conductor on this album, views artistic creation as an ultimate horizon, constantly nourishing the repertoire of tomorrow.
Composition History
Michael Jarrell's Aquateinte was commissioned by Hessischer Rundfunk, the Bern Orchestra, the Utah Symphony Orchestra, and the Printemps des Arts de Monaco.
