The Notos Quartett consists of Sindri Lederer (violin), Andrea Burger (viola), Philip Graham (cello), and Antonia Köster (piano).
Recording & Production
László Lajtha's Piano Quartet Op. 6 receives its world premiere recording on this album.
Composer Biography
László Lajtha, a Hungarian composer, was encouraged by Béla Bartók to study in Paris to broaden his horizons beyond Austrian and German cultural influences.
Composer Biography
Jean Françaix's famous teacher, Nadia Boulanger, once told his mother that he already knew everything about harmony at age eleven and suggested they move on to counterpoint.
Composer Biography
Alexandre Tansman, a Polish composer, was introduced to Parisian musical life by Maurice Ravel and became friends with many young musicians of his time.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept reflects the spirit of the 'Années folles' (the 'crazy twenties') in Paris, where artists from around the world met and inspired each other.
Historical Context
The three composers on this album, Jean Françaix, Alexandre Tansman, and László Lajtha, all lived in Paris during the 'Années folles' (the 1920s) and were shaped by the city's cultural diversity.
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