Vernissage

On the occasion of the 85th birthday of the renowned Munich composer Wilfried Hiller, a master of universal sound art, the cd "VERNISSAGE – Werken voor viool, piano, Noord-Indiase klankschalen, wijnglazen en tapdansschoenen" will be released in March 2026. This unconventional instrumentation creates a synthesis of tradition and experiment and takes the listener to new sound dimensions. The cd also contains various world premiere recordings, some of which are inspired by the expressive sculptures of artist Antje Tesche-Mentzen. Hiller, known for his intellectual cross-references and connections with visual art, connects music with visual inspiration here – as in "Vernissage" or "Agnes-Umspielungen" (Agnes' playful interpretations). The compositions invite the listener to an auditory exhibition, full of allusions and emotional depth. The music is performed by violinist Franziska Strohmayr and pianist Laura Pitz, who bring the nuanced tonal colors to life. In addition, they present solo works with virtuosic musicality and technique, in which harmonic worlds and percussive elements blend together in a harmonious way. This album is a novelty in contemporary music: innovative, interdisciplinary and stunning – let yourself be swept along by Hiller's cosmos.