Juon, Bruch and Voigt: Trios for Clarinet, Cello and Piano
2/15/2019, 13 Tracks, 59:25
Featuring
Søren Birkelund
Ulrikke Høst-Madsen
Merete Westergaard
Paul Juon
Max Bruch
Wilhelm Voigt
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Composer Biography
Paul Juon, a Swiss composer, composed his 'Miniatures' with clear influences from his Russian upbringing, referencing Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky.
Interpretation
The performers on this album are presenting these 13 character pieces for the first time in Denmark, including Juon's 'Miniatures', Bruch's 'Eight Pieces' (in the cello version), and Voigt's 'Nocturne'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Max Bruch's 'Eight Pieces' are characterized by his lyrical style and folk-like melodies, remaining unaffected by contemporary innovative composers like Schönberg, Stravinsky, and Bartók.
Composition History
Max Bruch, a German composer, was 72 years old when he composed his 'Eight Pieces' for his son, Max Felix.
Composer Biography
Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt, a high-ranking military musician, composed his 'Nocturne' as a surprising contrast to the numerous marches he wrote for wind orchestra.
Compositional Technique
Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt's 'Nocturne' is a charming piece that includes elements of salon music, operatic scenes, and even a small recitative.
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