Antonia Schreiber, the harpist, is currently the principal solo harpist in the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne and previously played with the Vienna State Opera and Vienna Philharmonic.
Album & Artwork
The album's theme of water is inspired by the ancient Greek philosophical doctrine of the 'four elements'.
Recording & Production
The album features several 'precious musical rarities' alongside the more popular works of composers like Claude Debussy.
Interpretation
The performers, Antonia Schreiber (harp) and Alja Velkaverh (flute), met in Cologne while playing for the Gürzenich Orchestra and decided to expand their duo activities.
Performer Biography
Alja Velkaverh, the flutist, has been the principal flutist with the Gürzenich Orchestra in Cologne since 2010, and previously held principal positions with the Bamberg Symphony, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, and Stuttgart Philharmonic.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Pan + Apoll Water Music for flute and harp," references the musical contest between the Greek gods Pan and Apollo, as depicted in Ovid's Metamorphoses.
Album & Artwork
The album explores the question of whether water can take the form of music, inspired by a quote from Philip Kapleau about water's adaptability.
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