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which went on to form the basis of the libretto for Verdi's Rigoletto

the band has produced a wide-ranging collection of original music - predominantly co-written by Israeli-born guitarist Ori Naftaly and powerhouse lead vocalist Tierinii Jackson - that links them to their home city's glorious past while at the same time

A further inspiration was provided by the focus on "America" chosen by the Ruhr Piano Festival

His sphere of activity included central and southern Germany (modern Bavaria

F. Schubert / Amsterdam Sinfonietta Soloists - String Quintet Condition:New which went on to formOne of the icons of chamber music, Schubert's celebrated String Quintet is heard in an unusual version on this recording. Schubert's work was styled after those of Boccherini and Onslow, which featured two violins, viola and two cellos. After hearing the double bass virtuoso Domenico Dragonetti, Onslow decided to add an alternative bass part to replace the second cello part. Schubert might have done the same if he had heard Dragonetti play, so the

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