In a holistic approach to art, two music videos were created in collaboration with painting and animation artists to accompany this album.
Performer Biography
Judith Ferstl, the double bassist and composer, is known for her willingness to take musical risks, integrating opposites and playing 'contrapuntally'.
Compositional Technique
The ensemble MERVE's sound is created by a unique combination of clarinet, saxophone, viola, and double bass, further expanded by the use of language.
Composer Biography
Judith Ferstl, the double bassist for MERVE, also composed all the works on this album.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ensemble MERVE's debut album, "Ich war einmal," reinterprets stories and poems centered on female characters, translating them musically.
Performer Biography
Barbara Maria Neu, the clarinetist and vocalist, integrates music with performative and visual art in her works, having studied classical clarinet and performative art.
Compositional Technique
The music on this album features polyrhythmic levels, progressive harmonies, and improvisational liberties, creating an intimate and personal dynamic among the musicians.
