This album was recorded in June 2019 at the Great Concert Hall 'Große Gilde' in Riga, Latvia.
Performer Biography
Karsten Januschke, the conductor, is considered a great talent among the younger generation of conductors and has assisted renowned conductors like Christian Thielemann and Kirill Petrenko at the Bayreuth Festival.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Love and Despair," reflects the tension between love, betrayal, and despair that forms the most poignant moments in operatic literature.
Performer Biography
The Latvian Festival Orchestra (LFO) is a new organization formed by a select group of musicians from various Latvian symphony and chamber orchestras.
Performer Biography
Tanja Ariane Baumgartner, the mezzo-soprano on this album, is considered one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her time, having performed at major festivals like Bayreuth and Salzburg.
Composer Biography
Andreas Bauer Kanabas dedicates this recording to his maternal grandparents, the Kanabas, who were German Bohemians with Russian roots and had a profound influence on his music and character.
Performer Biography
Andreas Bauer Kanabas, the bass on this recording, sings major roles in eight different languages and is an ensemble member of the Frankfurt Opera since 2013.
