Elisabeth Kufferath, the violinist and violist on this album, has been a member of the Tetzlaff Quartet since its founding in 1992, performing in major venues worldwide.
Album & Artwork
The album title, TWO, reflects that violinist and violist Elisabeth Kufferath presents one work for each of her instruments by four modern composers.
Performer Biography
In 2015, Elisabeth Kufferath's Tetzlaff Quartet received the Diapason d'Or de l'année for their recording of string quartets by Mendelssohn and Berg.
Performer Biography
Elisabeth Kufferath is praised by conductor Heinz Holliger as "unquestionably one of the most interesting and influential string players of her generation."
Performer Biography
Elisabeth Kufferath's repertoire emphasizes contemporary works, and she has collaborated with many living composers, including Peter Eötvös and Thorsten Encke, who are featured on this album.
Instruments
Elisabeth Kufferath plays both a violin and a viola made by the German luthier Stefan-Peter Greiner.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in July 2018 at Sendesaal Bremen in Germany, with Christoph Franke as the recording producer, editor, and mastering engineer.
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