Gabriel Prokofiev, the album's composer, developed a parallel career as a dance, grime, electro, and hip-hop producer, which, combined with his classical roots, gives his music a unique sound.
Instruments
Cellist Alfredo Ferre plays a cello on loan from an anonymous patron, presumably built by Francesco Gofriller around 1740.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Gabriel Prokofiev, the album's composer, conceived 'Pastoral 21' to explore what 'pastoral' means today, given the challenges of the climate crisis, contrasting it with Beethoven's original inspiration.
Compositional Technique
Gabriel Prokofiev's 'Pastoral Reflections' uses field recordings, including the distant hum of traffic recorded in the Swiss Alps and Vienna, to illustrate humankind's omnipresence.
Composer Biography
Gabriel Prokofiev is also an events curator, producer, and founder of the Nonclassical record label and club night, which presents classical music in non-traditional venues.
Recording & Production
This recording of 'Pastoral 21' was made in London in October 2022, following the project's premiere.
Composition History
The project 'Pastoral 21' was conceived by Gabriel Prokofiev and UNLTD, a creative lab powered by Verbier Festival, aiming to change how music is experienced.
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