Cecil Coles, a Scottish composer, sent his compositions to his friend Gustav Holst while serving on the front during World War I, but Holst kept them from public access.
Historical Context
This album, titled 'Lost Generation', is part of a larger project by photographer Martin U. K. Lengemann called 'Die Narbe/The Scar', which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the First World War.
Cultural Impact
One of Cecil Coles's pieces, 'Cortète' from the suite 'Behind the Lines', was used by the BBC as the opening and closing title for its documentary series 'The First World War'.
Composer Biography
George Butterworth, an English composer, burned many of his works the evening before he was conscripted into the military, in a bout of self-loathing.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rudi Stephan, a German composer, made an important contribution to the stylistic change in music around 1910, aiming for tension, expression, color, and music for its own sake rather than philosophical or programmatic meaning.
Performer Biography
The Horenstein Ensemble, founded by members of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, is named in honor of conductor Jascha Horenstein, who had strong ties to Berlin and often conducted the Berlin State Opera and Berlin Philharmonic.
Recording & Production
The 'Suite for String Quartet' by George Butterworth has never been officially recorded until this album, and it is unknown if it was ever performed in Germany.
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