Each piece on the album required Jakob Wagner, the performer, to find a new kind of touch, a new way of listening and playing, reflecting the unique voice and approach of each composer.
Album & Artwork
This debut album, titled "Pictures," features five newly composed guitar works, each inspired by a work of visual art.
Performer Biography
Jakob Wagner, the performer, is a classical musician who moves between epochs, styles, and disciplines, equally at home with early music on lute and contemporary works written for him.
Composition History
The album's concept originated from Jakob Wagner's lifelong fascination with the connection between music and the visual arts, stemming from his childhood surrounded by his sculptor father's work.
Recording & Production
This recording presents five world premieres, exploring the relationship between image and sound in personal ways.
Composition History
Five composers, whose music Jakob Wagner deeply admires, were each asked to write a new solo guitar piece inspired by a visual artwork of their choice for this album.
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