The 'Songs' cycle on this album was specifically written and dedicated to the ensemble La Voce Strumentale.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Sergey Akhunov's music on this album is composed for baroque instruments but aims to avoid any pastiche of baroque music, instead being for contemporary audiences.
Composer Biography
In 2005, Sergey Akhunov made a decisive shift in his career to focus exclusively on orchestral and chamber music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in April 2018 at the Broadcasting and Sound Recording State House in Moscow, Russia.
Interpretation
The musicians of La Voce Strumentale are skilled in both baroque instruments and Early Music, as well as all classical music genres, many coming from The Moscow State Conservatory.
Composer Biography
Sergey Akhunov, the composer, began his musical career as an oboe player before exploring genres like electronic music and Rock 'n roll.
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