Uwe Steinmetz's main composition on this CD, 'Absolutely!', was inspired by his relationship with Caux and the global peace network 'Initiatives of Change'.
Composer Biography
Uwe Steinmetz, the composer, has performed his own music on four continents and in more than thirty countries.
Compositional Technique
Uwe Steinmetz's 'Chaconne for Steve Lacy' is an intimate duet based on a Chaconne form of variations.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at St. Martin's Church, East Woodhay, Hampshire, England in June 2011.
Performer Biography
Mads Tolling, the violinist on tracks 1-6, is a two-time Grammy Award-Winning violinist and a former nine-year member of both Turtle Island Quartet and bassist Stanley Clarke's band.
Interpretation
The Fitzwilliam String Quartet is one of the few established quartets that plays on historical instrument setups.
Performer Biography
The Fitzwilliam String Quartet achieved international recognition early in their career due to their friendship with Dmitri Shostakovich and their championing of his string quartets.
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