The album title "Transcend" (from Latin "transcendere," meaning 'to climb over or beyond') reflects the Lux Nova Duo's expansion of their ensemble with a string orchestra.
Recording & Production
The Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, an internationally renowned German chamber orchestra, collaborated with the Lux Nova Duo for this recording.
Performer Biography
Over forty compositions have been dedicated to the Lux Nova Duo's innovative combination of accordion and guitar, many of which have received world premiere recordings.
Compositional Technique
Sascha Lino Lemke's "Atemschaukel" (meaning 'rocking breath') is based on the elemental process of breathing, with the title borrowed from Herta Müller's novel of the same name.
Composition History
Composer Leo Brouwer, known for his sound experimentation, was so fascinated by the accordion and guitar combination that he decided to write a piece for the Lux Nova Duo after meeting them.
Performer Biography
The Lux Nova Duo, consisting of Peruvian guitarist Jorge Paz Verastegui and German accordionist Lydia Schmidl, was founded in Barcelona in 2012.
Performer Biography
Eddie Mora, the guest conductor for this album, is a Grammy Award winner (2017) specializing in contemporary Latin American music.
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