Skyscrapers, an orchestral work by Gregory Hutter, was inspired by the architecture of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, whose steel and glass structures influenced city landscapes globally.
Performer Biography
Winston Choi, the pianist on this album, is a Canadian laureate of the 2003 Honens International Piano Competition and winner of France's 2002 Concours International de Piano 20e siècle d'Orléans.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Philharmonic Hall in Olomouc, Czech Republic, and Sparrow Sound Design in Chicago, USA, with Gregory Hutter himself serving as producer.
Composer Biography
Gregory Hutter, the composer, holds degrees from Western Michigan University, the University of Michigan, and Northwestern University.
Composition History
Electric Traction is the second part of a trilogy of urban-inspired symphonic works by Gregory Hutter, preceded by Skyscrapers and followed by Urban Collision.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Gregory Hutter's music is characterized by its diversity, ranging from urban imagery in orchestral works to neo-romanticism and a unique take on ragtime.
Performer Biography
The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, featured on this album, is the oldest Philharmonic in Moravia, founded in Olomouc in 1945.
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