Max Volbers, the recorder player and harpsichordist, is a prizewinner of the German Music Competition (Deutscher Musikwettbewerb), a national competition for young musicians.
Instruments
Max Volbers plays a variety of recorders on this album, including a Paetzold contrabass recorder and a voice flute after Peter Bressan.
Instruments
The album features a claviorgan, a combination of a harpsichord and chest organ, which allows both instruments to be played via a single keyboard.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album explores techniques like transcribing, adapting for one's own instrument, parodying, paraphrasing, or improvising on existing material, which were popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Historical Context
The German Music Competition (Deutscher Musikwettbewerb), which supports young musicians, was founded in 1975 and is held under the auspices of the German Music Council.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Whispers of Tradition," is an adaptation of a quotation from music theorist John Hawkins (1719-1789).
Recording & Production
This album is a co-production with the Deutscher Musikrat (German Music Council) and Deutschlandradio, recorded in February-March 2022.
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