The 'tromba cattolica' mentioned in 'Sammelsurium Nr. 1' refers to a historical quirk in instrument building where the first and second valves of trumpets were reversed, a peculiarity found mainly in Bavaria.
Compositional Technique
For the piece 'Natur/Ton/Tanz', Johannes X. Schachtner, the composer, was drawn to the unusual combination of a modern piano with historical brass instruments like the natural trumpet and natural horn.
Composer Biography
Johannes X. Schachtner, the composer, learned both brass and keyboard instruments himself and still actively plays them, bringing personal interpretative and technical experience to his compositions for these families.
Compositional Technique
In 'Pacifico', Johannes X. Schachtner, the composer, explores the ambiguous role of the perfect fifth interval, using it as both a consonance and a path to dissonance and chromaticism.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johannes X. Schachtner, the composer, often incorporates 'extra-musical' influences, particularly literary references, into his works.
Recording & Production
This album is a co-production with BR-KLASSIK, a German classical music radio station.
Compositional Technique
The piece 'FakturKlang' by Johannes X. Schachtner, the composer, addresses the dualism in New Music regarding whether form or sound comes first, using the piano to explore this contrast.
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