In addition to her musical performances, Yulia Drukh recites her own German poems on this album, which serve as intermezzi between the musical pieces.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled "Poesie der Luft" (Poetry of Air), features virtuoso music for unaccompanied clarinet composed in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Interpretation
Yulia Drukh, the clarinetist, has arranged Isaac Albéniz's "Asturias" for clarinet, demonstrating her skill in adapting music originally for a chordal instrument to a melodic one.
Performer Biography
Yulia Drukh, the clarinetist on this album, was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, to a family of musicians: her father is a composer, her mother a pianist, and her twin sister is a first violinist.
Performer Biography
Yulia Drukh is one of the few clarinetists who has mastered both the German and French clarinet systems at an equally high level.
Composition History
Three of the compositions on this album—"And in a moment" by Dave Williams, "Psalm" by Igor Drukh, and "Mimes" by John Hawkins—were dedicated to Yulia Drukh and are world premiere recordings.
Cultural Impact
A portion of the funds raised for this CD was donated by Yulia Drukh towards medical aid for sick children, reflecting her humanitarian aim.
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