Maddalena Casulana was likely the first female composer to have an entire collection of her music printed and published during her lifetime.
Album & Artwork
A key theme of the album is the idea that night can be a space and time for change and transformation, reflecting in works like Schoenberg's Verklärte Nacht and Strauss's Metamorphosen.
Performer Biography
The United Strings of Europe (USE), a London-based ensemble, creates musical experiences that celebrate diversity and bridge cultural divides, performing regularly in Europe and the Middle East.
Composition History
Daniel Kidane's Be Still was written towards the end of 2020 as a reflection on the year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Maddalena Casulana lamented the 'futile error of men' who believed women could not possess the same high intellectual gifts in music.
Historical Context
Richard Strauss's Metamorphosen was composed during the final months of World War II, acknowledging that things would never be the same again.
Album & Artwork
The album's central theme is the night, explored through counterpoint, dissonance, and chromaticism across nearly 500 years of musical styles.
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