Composer Nikolaus Brass's works often feature "musical vacuums" or moments of silence that question the piece's structure, as heard in his work Riss - Schatten - Sturz.
Interpretation
Peter Tilling, the conductor, aims to create a new, "symphonic" ensemble sound that contrasts with current ensemble aesthetics, emphasizing lower instruments like alto flute, cor anglais, and bass clarinet.
Compositional Technique
In the piece last verses, Nikolaus Brass uses musical modules numbered one to twelve, with their sequence determined on a separate sheet, allowing for potentially infinite connectivity.
Performer Biography
Conductor Peter Tilling has an extensive career, including conducting at the Bayreuth Festival twice and serving as Deputy General Music Director at the Nuremberg State Theatre.
Recording & Production
The ensemble risonanze erranti focuses on long-term collaboration with young, unknown composers, playing new works multiple times until a 'final' version is achieved.
Performer Biography
Violist Roland Glassl, a prize-winner at international competitions, was a member of the Mandelring Quartet for 16 years and has performed with numerous orchestras worldwide.
Performer Biography
Violinist Michaela Girardi has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the Camerata Salzburg and the Mozarteum Orchestra, and is passionate about 20th and 21st-century chamber music.
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