Markus Zahnhausen, the composer, describes his compositional approach as that of an "inquisitive traditionalist," aiming for a sensual synthesis of tradition and modernity.
Interpretation
Susanna Laurin, the performer, chose to play the music on this album, composed in the 1990s, on instruments tuned to a=415hz, a pitch commonly used for music written prior to 1750, because she believes they "simply sound better."
Composer Biography
Markus Zahnhausen, the composer, was born in Saarbrücken, Germany, in 1965 and received his musical training at the Richard Strauss Conservatory in Munich.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer Markus Zahnhausen places his work under the maxim of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, believing that music's highest duty is to move the heart.
Instruments
All instruments used on this recording are made by Fred Morgan in Australia, from European boxwood, except for the E flat treble recorder, which is made of maple.
Performer Biography
Susanna Laurin, the recorder soloist, studied at the Conservatory in Odense and then with Professor Dan Laurin at the Copenhagen Conservatory, where she gained her solo diploma.
Recording & Production
This album is Susanna Laurin's solo CD debut, and she chose to dedicate it exclusively to the works of contemporary composer Markus Zahnhausen.
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