Haas's compositions frequently reference the poetry of Friedrich Hölderlin, a German poet, to explore the concept of a free association of autonomous individuals.
Performer Biography
Klangforum Wien, the ensemble performing on this album, was founded in 1985 by Beat Furrer as a soloist ensemble for contemporary music and operates as a democratic forum.
Performer Biography
Sylvain Cambreling, the conductor, has held significant positions including director of the Brussels Opera and artistic director of the Frankfurt Opera, and is the First Guest Director of Klangforum Wien.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a series of commissions by Erste Bank, which aims to support young composers and disseminate new works internationally through CD releases.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Georg Friedrich Haas's music explores new soundscapes through experiments with sound, aiming for a dialectic between individual voices and collective harmony.
Composer Biography
Georg Friedrich Haas, born in Graz in 1953, studied composition, piano, and music pedagogy, and later pursued postgraduate studies with Friedrich Cerha in Vienna.
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