The album title 'Pop Songs' refers to Jan Vogler's interpretation of 'popular vocal pieces' from over three centuries, not just contemporary pop music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Cellist Jan Vogler aims to explore new sound-worlds and blur the boundaries between classical and pop music, a path he has pursued for nearly twenty years.
Interpretation
The album features arrangements where the cello plays the vocal line, often using the composer's original orchestral material, with only occasional transpositions.
Performer Biography
Jan Vogler's musical upbringing was heavily influenced by opera, as his father played in the orchestra of the Komische Oper in Berlin.
Interpretation
For Monteverdi's 'Poppea', conductor Omer Meir Wellber plays the accordion as a duet partner with Jan Vogler, adding a unique color to the Baroque ideal.
Compositional Technique
The cello's wide range allows Jan Vogler to perform pieces originally written for voices spanning from lyric baritone to dramatic coloratura soprano, including notes two octaves above middle C.
Recording & Production
The BBC Philharmonic, conducted by Omer Meir Wellber, demonstrated remarkable versatility by playing both Monteverdi and Michael Jackson on this album.
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