The composer, Koben Sprengers, and Denver Harrington developed the music and text side by side, considering them two sides of the same coin.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Marcus Aurelius' writings, titled "The Meditations," were never intended for publication but were a personal diary for self-reflection.
Album & Artwork
The album features the Ma'at Ensemble, with Griet Wiame and Charlotte Verdoodt on violin, Esther Coorevits on viola, and Jolien Deley on cello.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The work aims to offer listeners a sense of perspective, encouraging them to observe the universe and rediscover its beauty and magnificence.
Composition History
The album "Meditations for String Quartet" is based on the writings of Roman emperor and philosophy enthusiast Marcus Aurelius Antonius Augustus.
Recording & Production
The strings for this album were recorded live in MoterMusic Studios in Mechelen, Belgium.
Compositional Technique
The album uses a dialogue format for dramatic intent, with a female narrator reciting Aurelius' words and a male narrator representing a regular person encountering his wisdom.
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