Patrick Hollich, the clarinetist, was a scholar at the Berlin Philharmonic's Karajan Academy from 2014 to 2015 and has been Associate Principal Clarinet at the Hamburg State Philharmonic Orchestra since 2015.
Compositional Technique
Vincent d'Indy's Trio Op. 29 incorporates elements of creative freedom and antitheses, using fluid, elastic harmonies to create density and complexity, while presenting solid ideas through long melodic lines.
Historical Context
Robert Kahn was forced to leave his position at the Prussian Academy of Arts in Berlin in 1934 due to his Jewish faith, and his music was classified as 'degenerate' during the Third Reich.
Album & Artwork
The album aims to rediscover and reinterpret works by two forgotten composers: Robert Kahn, a Jewish composer forced into exile, and Vincent d'Indy, César Franck's successor as president of the Société National de Musique.
Composer Biography
Robert Kahn, a Mannheim composer, composed continuously throughout his life, even after emigrating and retiring from his professorship at the Royal Academy in Berlin.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Vincent d'Indy's lifelong enthusiasm for German culture, particularly Wagner's music dramas, is evident in his travel diaries and notes.
Performer Biography
Mario Häring, the pianist, won 2nd prize at the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition in 2018 and has performed in renowned halls across Europe, Asia, and the USA.
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