BAUCKHOLT, CAROLA - CRANK AND CLOUD - ORCHESTRAL WORKS (2CD)

"One of Carola Bauckholt's major talents is the gift of attentive and passionate listening. Through persistent research, she uncovers the hidden musical potential of ambient sounds such as the gurgling of a fountain, a grinding crank, birds, dogs, construction machinery or a babbling baby, which then become the core of entire works. These sounds need a mediator like Bauckholt who translates them, thinks them through musically, and places them into often surprising contexts. This album features the so far most comprehensive compilation of her astonishing and multifaceted works for large ensembles. It offers an in-depth exploration of her unique position in contemporary music and provides a detailed recapitulation of her artistic development over a period of 22 years (1996-2018)." (label info)