Carlotta Ferrari, an Italian composer, was educated at the Conservatory in Milan and has developed a personal language blending past and present.
Performer Biography
Carson Cooman, the organist, is an American composer with hundreds of works performed on all six inhabited continents, from Carnegie Hall to a hot air balloon.
Compositional Technique
The first four works on this album utilize the 'Restarting Pitch Space' (RPS) system of modal harmony, a system developed by Carson Cooman in 2005.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carlotta Ferrari, the composer, has created numerous pieces inspired by historical figures, literature, and works of art, often blending these directions.
Performer Biography
Over 300 new compositions by more than 100 international composers have been written for Carson Cooman, highlighting his specialization in contemporary music performance.
Instruments
The organ used for this recording is the Main Organ of Laurenskerk, Rotterdam, a large neo-baroque instrument built by Marcussen & Søn in 1973.
Instruments
The Marcussen & Søn organ in Laurenskerk, Rotterdam, is the largest entirely mechanical action instrument in Europe, featuring 85 speaking stops and multi-rank principal stops.
