Elliott Carter's inspiration for rhythmic innovation drew from diverse sources, including Indian talas, Arabic durub, Balinese gamelans, African music, and works by Scriabin and Ives.
Compositional Technique
Elliott Carter, an avant-garde composer, developed a method of evolving rhythms and rhythmic continuities called 'metric modulation' during the composition of his Cello Sonata.
Historical Context
The album features works by two great Belgian artists, Eugène Ysaÿe and Jacques Brel, alongside American composers Samuel Barber and Elliott Carter, and Korean Baek Go San.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Voyage" reflects cellist Christine Lee's journey, where she puts down roots and defines herself through different cultures.
Performer Biography
Cellist Christine J. Lee was born in Korea, educated in America, and received her Artist Diploma from the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium.
Performer Biography
Pianist Henry Kramer was the 2nd Prize winner of a recent Queen Elisabeth Competition, while cellist Christine J. Lee was a finalist.
