Alfred Schnittke's "Schall und Hall" was recorded with a special microphone setup in the church to create a shimmering effect, with two non-directional microphones in the center and the trombone in the choir.
Instruments
Christian Lindberg collaborated with Conn Instrument Company to design the new Conn BBHY tenor trombone and the 36H alto trombone, which are featured on this album.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg, the trombonist on this album, is recognized as the first full-time trombone soloist in history.
Historical Context
The trombone has been closely associated with the church since its origin in the 14th century, with many churches employing full-time trombonists.
Composer Biography
Petr Eben, a composer featured on this album, was interned in Buchenwald during World War II due to his Jewish heritage.
Compositional Technique
Petr Eben's "Invocation II" is closely related to "Invocation I" by a common motif, but begins with a variant using C sharp and D sharp to create a different character.
Composition History
Anders Hillborg's "U-Tangia-Na" was composed specifically for this recording and contains a message in Morse Code expressing the composer's philosophical convictions.
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