This album is a selection of five recordings from the concert series "Tribüne / lauschergreifend live!", which aims to present and promote new music from Austria.
Composition History
The concert series "Tribüne / lauschergreifend live!" was jointly launched in 2008 by the XX. Century Ensemble and the Austrian Composers' Society.
Historical Context
The Austrian Composers' Society (Österreichischer Komponistenbund), founded in 1913, has been the official representative of composers' interests in Austria for almost 100 years.
Recording & Production
The recordings on this album are largely unmanipulated to acoustically capture the special character of a live performance.
Performer Biography
Peter Burwik, the founder of The XX. Century Ensemble, studied with Hans Swarowsky in Vienna and had his musical development influenced by Bruno Maderna.
Performer Biography
The XX. Century Ensemble (ensemble xx. jahrhundert), founded in 1971 by Peter Burwik, consists of members from leading Viennese orchestras and freelance instrumentalists.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The concert series involves Austrian composers who provide personal insights into their inspirations, creative processes, and compositional techniques in a relaxed workshop setting.
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