Nonetto: Works by Nino Rota, Hanns Eisler & Bohuslav Martinů
5/14/2021, 18 Tracks, 1:06:11
Featuring
Oxalys
Nino Rota
Hanns Eisler
Bohuslav Martinů
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Composition History
Louis Spohr is credited with composing the first nonet, his Grand nonetto Op. 31 in 1813, which established a standard instrumentation for the genre.
Composer Biography
Nino Rota's international fame grew significantly after he began a close collaboration with filmmaker Federico Fellini in 1952.
Composition History
Hanns Eisler's Nonet no. 2 was inspired by his time in Mexico, where he composed music for John Steinbeck's documentary "The Forgotten Village," incorporating local musical styles.
Composer Biography
Hanns Eisler, a German composer and theorist, was a pupil of Arnold Schönberg but later changed his musical views after becoming involved with the German Communist party.
Composer Biography
Nino Rota, an Italian composer and conductor, is primarily known for his film music, but also composed orchestral works, operas, vocal music, and chamber music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nino Rota's Nonetto, revised three times, showcases his musical maturity and personal style, which is primarily guided by melody and spontaneity.
Composition History
The term "nonet" emerged in the early 19th century, referring to an ensemble of nine solo instruments, typically a mix of winds and strings.
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