In 1945, a nationwide competition in Estonia led to Väino Maala developing a cross-strung chromatic kannel, which proved well-suited for Baroque music due to its wide dynamic range.
Performer Biography
Anna-Liisa Eller, an Estonian kannel player, is dedicated to performing both early music and contemporary repertoire.
Recording & Production
The album was conceived by Anna-Liisa Eller as a continuous audio voyage, blending baroque and contemporary music, and exploring diverse sonorities.
Instruments
The electric kannel, a new generation of the instrument, features a built-in pickup and microphone, enabling it to be played with various sound effects and amplification.
Instruments
Unlike other related instruments, the Estonian kannel has a separate string for each chromatic pitch, allowing it to play all notes of the chromatic scale without re-tuning.
Instruments
The kannel, Estonia's national musical instrument, is presumed to have a history of at least 2,000 years.
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