Francisco Fullana performs on the 1735 'Mary Portman' ex-Kreisler Guarneri del Gesù violin, on loan from Clement and Karen Arrison through the Stradivari Society of Chicago.
Recording & Production
The Richter pieces on this album were recorded in Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK, in August 2017, while the Yun, Schnittke, and Brotons pieces were recorded in New York, USA, in May 2017.
Composition History
The concept for this album originated from two separate conversations in early 2015, one suggesting Max Richter's "The Four Seasons Recomposed" and another leading to Isang Yun's "Königliches Thema."
Album & Artwork
The album, "Through the Lens of Time," explores modern perspectives that reimagine the Baroque tradition, creating a dialogue between old and new music.
Interpretation
Violinist Francisco Fullana's musical path and artistic approach are constantly shaped by personal experiences, collaborations, and encounters with new works.
Performer Biography
Francisco Fullana, the violinist on this album, started playing violin at age three after his mother bought him a plastic toy violin.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Max Richter describes his "The Four Seasons Recomposed" as an 'act of love' towards Vivaldi's original masterpiece, aiming to reclaim and fall in love with the piece again.
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