The Habsburg Garden of Eden
Ensemble Arava’s debut CD with cantatas and sonatas from the Habsburg Empire
We are Ensemble Arava, a German-Israeli baroque ensemble consisting of soprano, violin, cello and harpsichord.
We became fascinated with the musical paradise that was the Habsburg Empire in 2017. We were preparing for the H.I.F. Bi… Show more
What is this project all about?
In the summer of 2020 we united in the beautiful Edelhof chapel on the outskirts of Hanover, Germany, to record our debut album "The Habsburg Garden of Eden".
This CD pays tribute to the abundant cultural life that had been established in the Habsburg monarchy. This served partially as a demonstration of power to rival with the French court in Versailles.
Countless talented composers took upon themselves the perilous journey over the Alps to Salzburg and Vie… Show more
What is the project goal and who is the project for?
After 8 years full of concerts, prizes and countless trips to rehearsals and concerts, we want to share some of our favourite music with the world. This way, our listeners can join us for an hour-long musical journey.
Why would you support this project?
Plenty of music has been written for soprano, violin and continuo, but it is not heard often enough. It is our aim to bring this music to life.
How will we use the money if the project is successfully funded?
1st funding level:
- Covering the costs for our sound engineer for this recording
- post production of the CD
2nd and 3rd funding level:
- travel costs for the recording
- harpsichord transport
- photographies for the booklet
- production of the trailer
Who are the people behind the project?
The members of Ensemble Arava:
Einat Aronstein (soprano)
...performs regularly in Europe and Israel. She is a soloist at the Trier Theater and Opera House in Germany. Making exclusive chamber music with Arava gives her great pleasure.
www.einataronstein.com
Sophie Wedell (Baroque violin)
...is most happy with a violin on her back and a suitcase in hand, traveling for the music she is passionate about. Meeting the members of Arava was love at first sight.
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The all-or-nothing crowdfunding was successfully financed and completed
Denis (co-founder of Startnext)