Album insights
Magdalena Hoffmann, a harpist, delves into a deeply personal, mysterious, and magical world with her debut at Deutsche Grammophon, exploring the theme of dance. Her album "NIGHTSCAPES" features pieces ranging from strict beauty like Britten's Suite for Harp op. 83 to lyrical compositions like Pizzetti's Sogno, and folkloric melodies such as Tournier's La Danse du Moujik. Hoffmann skillfully combines original works for solo harp with piano compositions that she has transcribed herself. The artist believes that the night brings intimacy, depth, and complexity, allowing the soul to soar and the imagination to wander freely. She portrays the night in its various nuances, offering a personal and contemporary take on music through one of the oldest and most challenging instruments in the world. Hoffmann expresses her desire to use the harp to narrate diverse nocturnal tales, to dance and dream through the night. The harp serves as Hoffmann's personal playground, providing endless opportunities for exploration, as stated by BR Klassik.