Haus Musik: 20th Century Chamber Music for the Home
2/1/2010, 29 Tracks, 57:27
Featuring
William Anderson
Marc Wolf
Cygnus Ensemble
Paul Hindemith
Milton Byron Babbitt
Robert Martin
Olga Gorelli
Hans Erich Apostel
Ernst Krenek
Jonathan Dawe
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Performer Biography
William Anderson, the guitarist and composer on this album, is the son of architect Dorothy Kentner Anderson and founded the Cygnus Ensemble in 1985.
Historical Context
Before "Hausmusik," there was "Tafelmusik" (table-music), which was an aristocratic phenomenon of music played during meals.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album explores the tension between exploring musical possibilities for their own sake and acknowledging music's role in the everyday lives of non-musicians.
Performer Biography
Oren Fader, a guitarist on this album, was a featured soloist with The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at age 23, performing the Villa-Lobos guitar concerto.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Hausmusik," refers to music composed for amateur musicians to play at home, a tradition that emerged in the late 18th century.
Album & Artwork
The cover illustration features the Ward W. Willits House by Frank Lloyd Wright, with a drawing of Wright himself, used with permission from The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Performer Biography
Tom Zajac, who specializes in late-medieval and Renaissance music, has performed on over 25 recordings ranging from Medieval dance to baroque opera and contemporary folk-rock.
