The album begins and ends with contemporary works influenced by rock and pop music, framing five pairs of works that mirror older compositions with new or recent pieces.
Instruments
The violins, viola, and cello used by the Alma Quartet on this recording include instruments by Nicolò Amati (1675), J. B. Vuillaume, J. Lefèbvre, and Gustave Bernardel (1901).
Performer Biography
All four members of the Alma Quartet are also members of the Concertgebouworkest, Amsterdam.
Performer Biography
Jörgen van Rijen was the first trombonist ever to receive the prestigious Dutch Music Prize, the highest musical distinction from the Dutch Ministry of Culture.
Performer Biography
Jörgen van Rijen, the trombonist on this album, is the solo trombonist of the Concertgebouworkest and is dedicated to promoting his instrument and developing new repertoire for it.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's program, titled "Mirrored in Time," aims to bridge the historical gap in chamber music repertoire for the trombone by showcasing how it might have been and how it is now.
Performer Biography
The Alma Quartet, formed in 2014, is known for its exciting performances and its collaboration with producer Henrik Schwarz to fuse electronic and classical music.
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