Thomas Fortmann is a Swiss composer with strong roots and many years of experience in the rock music arena. Since switching his attention the contemporary classical field he has found a distinctive voice which has earned him fame and notoriety around Europe – an eclectic mix of serialism, jazz, blues, theater, circus and cabaret music makes his work varied and entertaining while often carrying (as with his Requiem for an Unborn Child) a serious message. Prolitheus Suite was given its US premiere at the Carnegie Hall after its first performance in Italy brought amazing accolades.
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Thomas Fortmann:
- Prolitheus Suite – I. Ouverture Sacrale (3:47)
- Prolitheus Suite – II. Estatico (3:37)
- Prolitheus Suite – III. Blue (4:50)
- Prolitheus Suite – IV. Rondo finto (6:28)
- Prolitheus Suite – V. Romantico (7:44)
- Prolitheus Suite – VI. Finale: con fuoco (3:44)
- Sonata for Violin and Piano “A Southern Diary” – I. Houston University (3:53)
- Sonata for Violin and Piano “A Southern Diary” – II. New Orleans at Fritzel’s (3:33)
- Sonata for Violin and Piano “A Southern Diary” – III. Biloxi Motel (4:07)
- Sonata for Violin and Piano “A Southern Diary” – IV. Alabama Breeze (3:20)
- Con Pepe e Zucchero – Four Pieces for Two Violins – I. Blues Cattolico (5:37)
- Con Pepe e Zucchero – Four Pieces for Two Violins – II. Ripa Verde (2:54)
- Con Pepe e Zucchero – Four Pieces for Two Violins – III. Dodecafollia (5:05)
- Con Pepe e Zucchero – Four Pieces for Two Violins – IV. Alinghi (2:17)
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Prolitheus Suite – I. Ouverture Sacrale (3:47)
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Prolitheus Suite – II. Estatico (3:37)
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Prolitheus Suite – III. Blue (4:50)
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Prolitheus Suite – IV. Rondo finto (6:28)
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Prolitheus Suite – V. Romantico (7:44)
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Prolitheus Suite – VI. Finale: con fuoco (3:44)
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Sonata for Violin and Piano "A Southern Diary" – I. Houston University (3:53)
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Sonata for Violin and Piano "A Southern Diary" – II. New Orleans at Fritzel's (3:33)
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Sonata for Violin and Piano "A Southern Diary" – III. Biloxi Motel (4:07)
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Sonata for Violin and Piano "A Southern Diary" – IV. Alabama Breeze (3:20)
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Con Pepe e Zucchero – Four Pieces for Two Violins – I. Blues Cattolico (5:37)
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Con Pepe e Zucchero – Four Pieces for Two Violins – II. Ripa Verde (2:54)
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Con Pepe e Zucchero – Four Pieces for Two Violins – III. Dodecafollia (5:05)
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Con Pepe e Zucchero – Four Pieces for Two Violins – IV. Alinghi (2:17)













