The Great War allowed Jean Rogister to fully develop his compositional talents, leading him to create an impressive catalogue of about sixty works, including eight quartets and three symphonies.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of the '14-18 collection', which aims to create a musical portrait of the Great War years by recording both erudite and popular musical pieces from that period.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rogister's works are described as meditative and melancholic, characterized by his melodic verve and adherence to post-Franckian and tonal musical language.
Composer Biography
Jean Rogister, the composer, was born in Liège, Belgium, in 1879 and came from a modest family, receiving his early musical education at home and as a chorister.
Composer Biography
Rogister was also a virtuoso on the viola d'amore, an instrument that inspired him to rediscover older works and participate in the neo-classical movement between the World Wars.
Composer Biography
Rogister became a viola professor at the Liège conservatoire at the young age of 21, succeeding his own teacher, and taught for 48 years, training about 150 students.
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