All four works on this album share a process of "hybridisation," starting from existing music and transforming it in a new manner.
Compositional Technique
The composer's method is called "metastilism," which involves commenting on historical styles to extract new musical material and forge a creative language.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dan Dediu, the composer, is described as a "musical wizard" who combines styles and ideas from different eras into a unique musical language.
Performer Biography
Irina Muresanu, the violinist on all tracks, has won top prizes in several international violin competitions, including Montreal International and Queen Elisabeth.
Performer Biography
Valentina Sandu-Dediu, the pianist, is a musicologist who teaches at the National University of Music in Bucharest and is the author of numerous studies and books on music.
Composer Biography
Dan Dediu, the composer, has over 170 compositions covering all genres, including 5 symphonies, 4 operas, and 11 concertos, performed worldwide.
Compositional Technique
A common stylistic feature of the pieces is "modularity," where narratives are built from imaginary characters through puzzle-like miniatures.
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