This album is titled 'Complete Saxophone Works So Far' and features all of Helmut Rogl's chamber works for saxophone on one recording for the first time.
Performer Biography
Martin Rummel, the cellist on this recording, is the last pupil of the legendary William Pleeth and performs worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician.
Cultural Impact
Helmut Rogl actively seeks to broaden the audience for classical music by creating works in new genres like music videos, electronic music, and sound installations.
Composer Biography
Helmut Rogl, the composer, balances a career as Head of Marketing at an insurance company with his musical pursuits, holding a PhD in business alongside his music studies.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Helmut Rogl's compositional style is characterized by a solid technique, a strong sense of musical form, clear voice leading, and a polyphonic style with a tonal center.
Composer Biography
Helmut Rogl has received several awards for his compositions, including the 'Talentförderungspreis' of Upper Austria in 1984 and the 'Landeskulturpreis' for music in 2001.
