Schubert's piano accompaniment for 'Nacht und Träume' features uniformly broken chords, which evoke the sound of a guitar.
Instruments
In Stephan Marc Schneider's 'Nocturnal', the guitar's low E-string is tuned down a sixth, creating percussive side noises when plucked.
Instruments
Stefan Blum's 'Shinkantaza' incorporates not only guitar but also percussion instruments like a woodblock, tam-tam, and two singing bowls to depict a meditation session.
Historical Context
Matthäus von Collin (1771-1824), a literary figure and Austrian civil servant, was part of Franz Schubert's circle of friends and inspired some of Schubert's most significant lieder.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The conflict between the promise of dreams and joyless reality was a central theme in the literature of Schubert's era, a time of disappointed hopes.
Album & Artwork
This concept album revolves around Franz Schubert's lied 'Nacht und Träume' (Night and Dreams), though the original song itself is not performed on the CD.
Composer Biography
Fernando Sor (1778-1839), one of the most famous guitarists of his era, was called the 'Beethoven of the Guitar' by French music writer Francois-Joseph Fétis.
