Carl Vollrath, born in New York City to German parents, studied composition with notable figures like Ernst von Dohnanyi, Carlisle Floyd, and John Boda.
Performer Biography
The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, which performs on this album, is the oldest Philharmonic in Moravia, founded in 1945, and has premiered over 250 new works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carl Vollrath, the composer, regards these works as 'pastels' because he approaches them with a functional intention, evoking imagery or scenery in an abstract way.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in September 2015 at Reduta Hall in Olomouc, Czech Republic, with Petr Vronský conducting the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra.
Compositional Technique
These 'pastels' by Carl Vollrath are written in a neo-impressionistic style and are influenced by Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, Béla Bartók's piano concerti, Eastern classical scales, folk music, and jazz piano.
Performer Biography
Karolina Rojahn, the pianist on this album, is a Boston-based musician who has premiered over 100 new works and recorded 18 albums of contemporary solo and chamber music.
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