The Ensemble Tetrachord has a long-standing relationship with Friedrich Kuhlau's Quartet in E minor, Op. 103, having performed it on a concert tour through China and in competitions.
Compositional Technique
Eugène Bozza's Deux Esquisses (Two Sketches) for flute quartet showcases the diverse sounds that can be produced by four identical instruments.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Tetrachord has won several awards, including a first prize at the Schmolz-Bickenbach Chamber Music Competition and the 17th International Friedrich Kuhlau Flute Competition.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Tetrachord, comprising four flutists from China and Germany, was founded in 2014 after they met at the Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's title, "When Breath Becomes Sound," reflects the guiding principle passed down by Gertrud Zoeller, a flute professor, that "Flute tone is breath that becomes sound!"
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the China Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China, between March 20-23, 2017.
You might also enjoy...
Moonchild's Dream
Moon Child's Dream
Pictured Air
Walckiers & Kuhlau: Quatuors pour flûtes
Music Of Robert Morris
Caboclo
Britten / Saunders / Jackman: Music for Solo Oboe
American Reflections
Koechlin: Chamber Works for Oboe
The Starry Messenger - Chamber Music Of Larry Nelson
Amy Porter, Nancy Ambrose King
Holm: Sonata for Wind Quintet, Op. 25 / Notebook / Prison Music
