The recording was made during a concert on July 18th, 2014, in the church of the German UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery.
Performer Biography
Timo Handschuh, the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the South-west German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim, founded his own orchestra at the age of 17.
Historical Context
The Mannheim court orchestra, where Carl Philipp Stamitz's father worked, was considered the first 'orchestra' in the modern sense, known for its many solo players and composers.
Performer Biography
The South-west German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim is one of the few full-time chamber orchestras in Europe, consisting of fourteen musicians from seven different nationalities.
Composer Biography
Carl Philipp Stamitz, the composer on this album, was born in 1745 as the eldest son of violinist and composer Johann Stamitz, a key figure in the Mannheim court orchestra.
Performer Biography
The South-west German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim, founded in 1950 by Paul Hindemith's student Friedrich Tilegant, has released nearly 250 records and CDs, many of which won international prizes.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in direct 2-Track Stereo digital to capture the intimate dialogue between performers, audience, work, and room.
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