The recording of Sonnengesang on this album is a world première recording.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Sofia Gubaidulina, composition is always a 'sacred act' and the work itself a kind of 'sacrifice', influenced by the Russian philosopher Nikolai Alexandrovich Berdyaev's ideas on creativity and faith.
Composer Biography
Sofia Gubaidulina developed a strong connection with religion at an early age, praying for help to become a composer despite being shy and self-conscious.
Performer Biography
Ivan Monighetti, the cellist on this recording, was the last master pupil of the legendary Mstislav Rostropovich at the Moscow Conservatory.
Recording & Production
The recordings on this album are presented in 5.0 Surround Sound, aiming to reproduce the natural sound of a concert venue using the full frequency range across all five channels.
Performer Biography
Ivan Monighetti has gained significant recognition in contemporary music, with many compositions written for him becoming standard repertoire pieces for cellists.
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