This album features arrangements made by members of the Stockholm Chamber Brass quintet or by their colleagues, aiming for variety in sounds and atmospheres.
Performer Biography
Stockholm Chamber Brass gained international recognition by winning first prize at the international competition for brass quintets in Narbonne, France, in 1988.
Compositional Technique
During the Renaissance, the boundaries between musical genres, originals and arrangements, and serious music and entertainment were fluid.
Recording & Production
The recording was made in March 2012 at the Johanneskirche, Völksen, Germany, using Neumann microphones and high-resolution converters.
Historical Context
Brass instruments were an important part of the musical landscape during the Renaissance, even though the brass quintet as an ensemble is relatively new.
Composer Biography
Carlo Gesualdo, Prince of Venosa and a prolific Renaissance composer, is also known for murdering his wife and her lover.
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