Minimal Music, with its strength in slight changes, is seen by Christoph Sietzen as having a strong connection to silence, exemplified by Philip Glass's 'Opening' from Glassworks.
Interpretation
The album features a highly personal selection of pieces, some taken out of their original context to create a dialogue between compositions, rather than presenting complete sonatas or suites.
Recording & Production
Most of the album was recorded in Schloss Steyregg, Austria, in August 2019, with one track recorded live in Temple Church, London, in May 2019.
Performer Biography
Christoph Sietzen, the marimba and percussion soloist, founded the Wave Quartet with two colleagues over ten years ago, driven by a passion for Johann Sebastian Bach's harpsichord concertos.
Interpretation
Christoph Sietzen, a percussionist, found it particularly exciting to engage with the theme of silence, despite percussion instruments not commonly being associated with it.
Interpretation
The final piece, the second movement of Bach's F minor Harpsichord Concerto, ends with an unresolved harmonic tension, intentionally left as an invitation to continue listening into the silence.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept revolves around the theme of silence, exploring its relevance in modern society and its role in music.
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