Album insights
Throughout history, the fascination with celestial movements has ignited human imagination, shaping concepts like the ancient notion of "Spheres Music," linking ghostly sounds to planets meeting in the cosmos. Daniel Hope's latest album, "Spheres," traverses a musical journey from the Renaissance era to modern times, exploring compositions from Westhoff to Einaudi. Aligning with the ancient concept, the album showcases premier recordings by contemporary composers like Alex Baranowski, Gabriel Prokofieff, Alexej Igudesmann, and Karsten Gundermann. Hope shares his enduring passion for the notion of Spheres Music, inspired by thinkers such as Pythagoras and Kepler who believed in the mathematical and harmonic essence of celestial music. Beyond mysticism, these ideas were championed by revered scientists and mathematicians, shaping a deep connection between planetary motion and musical harmony. In crafting "Spheres," Hope sought to illuminate this profound theme while delving into how modern composers interpret this timeless concept.