Maddalena Del Gobbo's own arrangement of John Dowland's "Time Stands Still" is a personal highlight on the album, aiming to create a moment where time seems to stop.
Interpretation
The album deliberately combines familiar and unfamiliar music from different centuries and countries to express a wide range of facets, colors, and emotions.
Recording & Production
Many collaborations for this album, including with composer Arti Sarró, countertenor Alois Mühlbacher, and photographer Michaela Ďurišová, began virtually during the pandemic lockdown.
Interpretation
The album includes two pieces for cello and piano as a personal encore, dedicated to Maddalena Del Gobbo's father, whose illness and passing rekindled her love for Romantic music and the cello.
Composition History
The album features the world premiere recording of "Suite du thé pour Madame Del Gobbo" by Spanish composer Arti Sarró, which was dedicated to Maddalena Del Gobbo.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Maddalena in Wonderland," and its concept are inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," reflecting a journey through music and the inner self.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hope is a central theme of this album, with the final two pieces symbolizing transfiguration and new beginnings, offering a radiant ending to a journey of questions and wonder.
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