hauschka ferndorf
hauschka aka volker bertelmann weaves together an ethereal soundscape homage to his childhood in Ferndorf, a provincial german mountain town. hauschka explores the notion of ‘prepared piano’ where he utilizes varied impedimenta, like bits of leather and metal placed in between the strings and on its dampers and hammers to achieves a tinkering, clicking, glitchy texture beneath the beautiful harmonies and arching strings. Glassian, repetitive, electronic-tinged, minimalism appears to be the trend in postmodern classical. in line with this sound spectrum, haushka succeeds in streamlining his composition to its essence which affects and intrigues, both remembering fondly and looking forward.