Calefax publishes sheet music of its own arrangements for reed quintet under the name Calefax Edition, and scores from this album are available in their webshop.
Album & Artwork
This album, "Hidden Gems," is Calefax's newest CD, and it offers a collection of pieces from the ensemble's repertoire, showcasing their affinity for music from all ages.
Compositional Technique
The album features arrangements of works from a wide historical range, from early-Renaissance pieces like Josquin Des Prez's "Nymphes des bois" to contemporary compositions.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Doopsgezinde Kerk, Haarlem, from January 31st to February 2nd, 2017.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Calefax's fundamental approach is typified by polyphonic thinking, inspired by early-music teachers and the madrigals of Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa, an Italian composer known for his expressive five-voice works.
Performer Biography
Calefax is a close-knit ensemble of five reed players who invented the reed quintet genre and have been performing for over three decades.
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