Elements: Nielsen, Hindemith, Barber, Tomasi, Prt – CD

The Belfiato Quintet presents five works from the essential modern wind-quintet repertoire: Carl Nielsens Wind Quintet, Op. 43, Paul Hindemiths Kleine Kammermusik, Op. 24/2, Samuel Barbers Summer Music, Op. 31, Henri Tomasis Five Secular and Sacred Dances, and Arvo Prts Quintettino, Op. 13. Composed between 1922 and 1964, the pieces reflect the different artistic elements of their composers and the musical traditions of their countries. They also form part of the ensembles own story: Nielsens quintet was the first work the group studied, while their performance of Tomasis Five Secular and Sacred Dances was awarded first prize at the composers competition in Marseille in 2011. The albums five elements can also be associated with the five very different personalities whose diversity helps create a perfectly coordinated ensemble, remarkable for its range of sound colours and expressive shades. Belfiato Quintet presents five elements sounding in perfect harmony.