Das Paradies for harp and organ (The paradise) inspired by paintings by Lucas Cranach

Description

Dorothea Hofmann composed five works for organ and other instruments. They are inspired by paintings by Lucas Cranach. All works were premiered by Marius Popp under the common title „Wunderkammer“ in 2022 in Kronach. The titles and instrumentations of the works are as follows: Judith for viola and organ (fue 10395), Das Paradies for harp and organ (fue 10393), Die Kreuzigung for trombone and organ (fue 10394), Lucas for violoncello and organ (fue 10296) and Der Jungbrunnen for flute and organ (fue 10397).

The universe, distant and eternal, cold, infinity.
Where do the calls go? Do they fade away – are they heard?
Paradise: Warmth. Movement. Life.
Human hubris is destroying the beauty of the
world.
It‘s getting cold.
But hope remains.
Dorothea Hofmann, February 23, 2022