Duo Kermani-Gentili aims to convey a feeling of freedom through their music, allowing both musicians to express themselves and listeners to rediscover themselves in the music.
Recording & Production
This album includes world premiere recordings of Irlando Danieli's "Ode agli abitatori di un albero abbattuto" and Siegfried Borris's "Rhapsodie und Capriccio op. 94", as well as a world premiere arrangement of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue".
Performer Biography
The Duo Kermani-Gentili, consisting of clarinetist Kymia Kermani and pianist Alba Gentili-Tedeschi, met in Berlin in 2012 and initially named themselves 'Ensemble End of Time' as a tribute to Olivier Messiaen's famous quartet.
Performer Biography
Pianist Alba Gentili-Tedeschi studied composition with Irlando Danieli, an Italian composer whose "Ode agli abitatori di un albero abbattuto" is featured as a world premiere recording on this album.
Interpretation
The duo arranged George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" for their clarinet and piano ensemble, aiming to stay close to Gershwin's existing versions while maintaining a chamber music balance.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Ode an die Rhapsodie" (Ode to the Rhapsody), reflects the duo's interest in exploring the rhapsody genre.
