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 01. "Hike" 02. "Dew and Spiderwebs" 03. "Talking to my Father" 04. "Urban Forest" 05. "Hands in the Anthill" 06. "Curious" 07. "Ghosts" 08. "Bark and Moss" 09. "Skating Through the Woods" 10. "Daybreak over Covent Garden" 11. "Everyone Sleeps" 12. "Woodworkers" 13. "Another Hike"
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| | Description: | On his debut album at Sony Classical, Oscar-nominated composer and pianist Hauschka (Volker Bertelmann) describes the experience of the forest as a metaphor for the search for the meaning of life. 'A Different Forest' is the first solo album for which he completely renounces the preparation of his piano. With the album, Hauschka addresses the experience of nature as a basis for his understanding of life and its way of composing. The nature experience for Hauschka is symbolized by the image of the forest: in 'A Different Forest' I deal with the forest as a natural space and contrast with everyday urban life; to my habitat. Where do I want to live and work, what environment do I need to realize myself? In dealing with these questions, I come back to nature again and again. When hiking, you often go straight, into the unknown. You are in an environment that gives you no security, and you have to rely on your own perception to find your orientation, explains Hauschka, not only finding a basic idea of world orientation, but also the origin of his art to compose: My way of composing has a lot in common with the free hikes in nature. For me, musical ideas are waypoints in playing and playing itself is the hike that connects them. I arrange sounding ideas in a musical journey. - Pianist and Oscar-nominated composer returns to the pure piano for his first album with Sony. He writes: "In A Different Forest, I'm focusing on the forest as a natural environment and contrast to the urban everyday life; to my surroundings. Where do I want to live and work? What surroundings do I need in order to feel fulfilled? By examining these questions I always come back to nature. How often have I gone for a walk and finished on the crest of a hill or mountain top, and found a new perspective on things. It's quite a moving experience. The experience of the sublime. Realizing that everything has been there for such a long time and will continue to exist, yet in contrast, our human existence is reduced to but a fraction of the earth's history." The forest is also a symbol of change for Hauschka. Here people can find themselves again and feel surrounded by, as well as a part of, a unified whole."A Different Forest" is an intimate solo piano album on CD by the German composer and pianist Hauschka, released on the renowned classical label Sony Classical. Known for his earlier work with prepared piano and experimental textures, Hauschka turns here to a more direct, lyrical and contemplative expression. The pieces on "A Different Forest" evoke the quiet, changing moods of nature: from fragile, hesitant motifs to flowing, expansive passages that feel like wandering through a forest at dawn or dusk. Recorded with great attention to nuance and resonance, the album offers a warm, clear piano sound that invites deep, concentrated listening, yet also works beautifully as a gentle, meditative backdrop.
Musically, "A Different Forest" sits at the intersection of contemporary classical, minimalism and cinematic soundtrack writing. Recurrent melodic cells, subtle dynamic arcs and spacious pacing create a narrative without words, making this CD ideal both for classical listeners and fans of modern piano music in the vein of film scores or neoclassical composers. Each track feels like a self-contained scene, yet the album as a whole is carefully sequenced to form a coherent journey.
Hauschka (Volker Bertelmann) is an acclaimed pianist, composer and Oscar-winning film scorer. Originally celebrated for his innovative prepared-piano works, he has steadily expanded into orchestral and screen composition. His international breakthrough in film music came with his score for "Lion" (with Dustin O'Halloran), which earned him an Academy Award nomination and wide recognition in Hollywood and beyond. Since then he has contributed music to numerous films and series and ultimately received the Academy Award for Best Original Score, underscoring his status as one of the most important contemporary voices in piano-based and cinematic composition. "A Different Forest" captures his distinctive blend of accessibility, emotional depth and subtle experimentation in a pure solo-piano setting.
The CD is released by Sony Classical, one of the most respected classical music labels worldwide. As part of Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Classical has a long tradition of working with leading orchestras, conductors and soloists, building a catalog that ranges from core classical repertoire to cutting-edge contemporary projects. The label's high production standards, expertly curated artists and international distribution help ensure that albums like "A Different Forest" reach a broad audience while meeting audiophile expectations in terms of recording quality and presentation. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
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