Anne Warthmann, soprano is accompanied by Hyowon Chi, flute, Arthur Stockel, clarinet and Naji Hakim at the historic STAHLHUTH-JANN ORGAN at St Martin’s Church, Dudelange , Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, in a program including the following world premiere recordings of Naji Hakim’s works : Abana for soprano and organ (2019) – Assalamu for soprano and organ (2019) – Our Lady’s Minstrel (Prelude for clarinet and organ, Three poems for soprano and organ, Dance for clarinet and organ) (2013) – Adoration for soprano, flute and organ (2015) – Römisches Triptychon for soprano and organ (2010).
“There are many exquisite and exciting performances on this disk from a quartet of musicians who excel in their chosen fields. The balance between the different instruments and voice has been superbly captured by the sound engineers. The sounds that Hakim creates are magnificent and we get to hear the organ in all its glorious manifestations. Anne Warthmann’s powerful range is outstanding. The performances are tremendous, and Hakim’s organ performance is exhilirating.” – Organists’ Review