The five works on this album were initiated and premiered by Duo Imaginaire in 2012/13.
Performer Biography
John Corbett, the clarinetist of Duo Imaginaire, was principal clarinet of the European Community Youth Orchestra for three years, playing under conductors like Claudio Abbado and Herbert von Karajan.
Compositional Technique
Despite their shared regional connection, the compositions on this album are stylistically and characteristically very diverse, ranging from melancholy to witty exuberance and dramatic explosions.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of all five works.
Album & Artwork
Duo Imaginaire's name reflects their early work transcribing French Impressionist pieces, as "l'image" means "the picture."
Composition History
The album's title, "Quinär," refers to the common connection of the five composers to Westphalia, a region in Germany.
Performer Biography
Simone Seiler, the harpist of Duo Imaginaire, has won several awards, including the national competition "Jugend Musiziert" in 1998 and the music prize from the Society for promoting culture in Westfalia (GWK) in 2007.
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