Florian Magnus Maier, who performs on the Moog Guitar and composed "Schattenspiel," started as a classical and flamenco guitarist before becoming a leading young composer and metal guitarist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album explores new musical languages by blending long traditions with contemporary styles, reflecting the guitar's roots in classical, folk, and popular music.
Performer Biography
The Matangi Quartet, a string quartet featured on this album, is known for its impassioned playing and innovative crossover projects, having won an Edison Audience Award and an Edison Jazz prize.
Performer Biography
Izhar Elias, the guitarist on this album, is a specialist in early music, chamber music, and new music for guitar, and has won the prestigious Dutch Music Prize.
Recording & Production
The album features influences from a wide range of genres, including classical music, avant-garde, Caribbean music, Spanish folklore, flamenco, Arabic music, blues, Argentinean tango, trip-hop, and heavy metal.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled "Guitar Vibes," was created to showcase the versatility of the guitar, featuring pieces from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Argentina, and Europe.
Performer Biography
The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, led by artistic director Gordan Nikolic, is known for its democratic working practices and adventurous approach to music, making each piece sound new and relevant.
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