Mood Indigo: Symphonic Music of Erik Lotichius

Featuring

Vladimir Lande
Sandro Ivo Bartoli
Miranda van Kralingen
St. Petersburg Academic Symphony Orchestra
Erik Lotichius

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Recording & Production

This album was recorded from September 4-6, 2012, at the House of Radio in St. Petersburg, Russia, with Dirk Fischer as Recording Producer, Balance Engineer, and Editor.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Composer Erik Lotichius described his musical style as a combination of 'Bach, the Blues and the Beatles,' reflecting his eclectic influences.

Composition History

The Variations and Finale on 'Mood Indigo' was originally composed by Erik Lotichius at age 20 for his mother, an eminent pianist who often invented her own harmonies.

Performer Biography

Pianist Sandro Ivo Bartoli, born in Pisa in 1970, revived the Italian repertoire from the early 20th century, earning international acclaim including the Diapason D'Or/Découverte award.

Composer Biography

An accident to his left hand ended Erik Lotichius's dream of a professional piano career, though he later rehabilitated it enough to resume piano studies.

Composer Biography

Erik Lotichius, born in 1929, initially studied law but was drawn back to music, eventually studying at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam.

Performer Biography

Soprano Miranda van Kralingen's career began remarkably after she was chosen to sing in the final concert of a master class by Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, broadcast on Dutch radio and television.