The idea is simple: glass bowls lined up on an axis are set in rotation by using a pedal and touched at the edge with moistened fingers to create a sound. However, the effect of the so-called glass harmonica is stunning.
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Jörg Widmann dirigiert Mozart & Widmann
In his work “Armonica” (2007), Widmann combines the glass harmonica with tonal partners such as an accordion and a “harmonica group” consisting of piano, celesta, harp, glockenspiel and crotales (antique cymbals).
Program:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony in G minor KV 550
Jörg Widmann
“Armonica” for glass harmonica, accordion and orchestra
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Adagio for glass harmonica in C major KV 617a (KV 356)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony in C major (“Linzer”)
Cast:
- Jörg Widmann - Conductor
- Christa Schönfeldinger - Glass harmonica
- Teodoro Anzellotti - Accordion
- Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin
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Participating artists
Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
Jörg Widmann
Christa Schönfeldinger
Teodoro Anzellotti
