William Blank: Flow, Ophrys, Refrain II & (A)round

Featuring

William Blank
Matthias Arter
Jens Bracher
Rahel Cunz
Martina Schucan
Manon Pierrehumbert

Boris Previšić
Gilles Grimaître
Brian Archinal
Julien Mégroz
Sascha Armbruster
Collegium Novum Zürich
Pre-Art Soloists

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Composer's Artistic Vision

William Blank's chamber music not only has an aesthetic dimension but also embodies an ethical aspiration: the effort to give form to human coexistence.

Composer Biography

William Blank, the composer, began his career as a percussionist and has taught composition and analysis at the Lausanne University of Music (HEMU) since 2001.

Compositional Technique

Instead of seeking tonal uniformity, composer William Blank always emphasizes the individuality of each instrument in his works.

Performer Biography

The pre-art soloists, a flexible ensemble for contemporary music, were founded in 2000 by Boris Previšić and Matthias Arter to promote cultural exchange for young people in Southeast Europe.

Recording & Production

This album features works by William Blank recorded between 2021 and 2022 at the Yehudi Menuhin Forum in Bern, Switzerland.

Performer Biography

The Collegium Novum Zürich (CNZ), founded in 1993, is a 25-member ensemble dedicated to contemporary music, collaborating with composers and performing new works.