Carolin Widmann, the violinist on Still, was named 'Musician of the Year' at the 2013 International Classical Music Awards and collaborates with other art forms.
Recording & Production
The CD Edition of musica viva, which documents concerts by the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles, will continue in collaboration with the BR KLASSIK label from October 2020.
Recording & Production
This album features live recordings from musica viva concerts in Munich, Germany, between 2015 and 2018.
Composer Biography
Rebecca Saunders, born in London in 1967, is a leading international composer of her generation, known for her distinctive sonic language.
Cultural Impact
Rebecca Saunders's compositions have received numerous international awards, including the 2019 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rebecca Saunders has a strong interest in the sculptural and spatial properties of organized sound, often creating expansive spatial collages.
Composition History
The works on this album, Still, Aether, and Alba, are part of Rebecca Saunders's keen interest in concertante forms, including a triptych of concertos.
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