Simone Rubino's piece 'Born of Water and Spirit' uses vocalises accompanied by simple rhythmic elements, with the rhythm continuously building to a climax.
Performer Biography
Javier Busto, born in Spain in 1949, was originally a medic and is a self-taught musician, now an influential chorus master and composer.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded between March 31 and April 5, 2019, at the Chorzentrum Windsbach, Germany.
Interpretation
The recording features percussionist Simone Rubino, who re-interprets sacred music masterpieces in surprising ways, including playing marimbaphone in the continuo for Bach's motet.
Album & Artwork
The album's program aims to explore various aspects of the 'creative spirit' through a sophisticated dramaturgical approach.
Composition History
The hymn 'Veni creator spiritus' is presumed to have been authored by Rabanus Maurus, abbot of Fulda and archbishop of Mainz, for the Council of Aachen in AD 809.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Tan Dun, a Chinese composer and conductor, is inspired by natural philosophy, and his work 'Tears of Nature' encapsulates variations on the theme of 'Water and Spirit'.
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