The Quintbass-Gitarre, played on this album, is tuned a fifth lower than the Prim-Gitarre and allows for playing across the entire fretboard, unlike instruments with free-swinging bass strings.
Recording & Production
This album features the world premiere recordings of all the works by Heinrich Albert, Simon Schneider, and Bruno Henze.
Historical Context
The classical guitar was not widely known in Germany during the first half of the 20th century, with good teachers only found in major cities like Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg.
Instruments
Richard Jacob, the luthier behind 'Weißgerber' guitars, was influenced by Spanish guitar virtuosos Miguel Llobet and Andrés Segovia, leading him to build Spanish-style guitars.
Instruments
The album was recorded using original 'Weißgerber' guitars, a brand named after luthier Richard Jacob, whose ancestors were tanners ('Weißgerber').
Composer's Artistic Vision
The compositional techniques of the three featured composers, Heinrich Albert, Simon Schneider, and Bruno Henze, show a micro-cosmic development from traditional guitar patterns to more modern sounds.
Performer Biography
Volker Höh, the guitarist on this album, has studied with renowned musicians like Julian Bream, Leo Brouwer, and pianist György Sebök.
