The performers chose not to focus on adaptations of blockbuster film scores, as they believe these works rely heavily on orchestral colors and instrumentation.
Interpretation
John Cage's 0'00" is included as an 'encore to the encores' to provoke reflection on the nature of music and audience expectations, particularly regarding encores.
Interpretation
The album includes a 'Pan-American souvenir' section, featuring works by South American composers José Bragato and Astor Piazzolla, to broaden the album's scope beyond just American film music.
Recording & Production
For John Cage's 0'00", the performers chose to include audible actions of terminating the recording, such as closing the grand piano and packing up the violin and music stand.
Instruments
Friedemann Eichhorn, the violinist on this recording, plays a Jean Baptiste Vuillaume violin from 1854, known as the 'Ex Huberman'.
Interpretation
The inclusion of Ernest Bloch's Nigun was intended to anticipate and complement the Jewish musical tone of John Williams' Theme from Schindler's List.
Album & Artwork
The album was initially conceived with the title 'Sounds of Hollywood' due to the performers' enthusiasm for film composers.
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