The album features four new works, each making reference to Benjamin Britten, which are presented as a recording for the first time.
Compositional Technique
Piotr Skweres's "3 Verses - in Memoriam Benjamin Britten" quotes motifs from Britten's Cello Suite and Nocturnal, and uses the note B♭ in pizzicato double-stops to symbolize Britten's initials.
Performer Biography
Tomasz Skweres, a composer and concert cellist born in Poland, has won several composition competitions and performs his works in renowned concert halls worldwide.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Roman Pawollek's "Daydreaming with Benjamin B." integrates the basic mood and emotional focus of Britten's Cello Sonata into his own tonal language, rather than quoting specific themes.
Album & Artwork
The album "Soundscapes III" is a tribute to the British composer Benjamin Britten, conceived in 2013 for his 100th birthday.
Performer Biography
Rainer Stegmann, a guitarist, initially explored classical, rock, and jazz, but later dedicated himself entirely to classical guitar, specializing in New Music.
