"21st Century Portraits: Christian Jost" is a captivating classical album composed by Christian Jost, released on September 25, 2012, under the CapriccioNR label. This 47-minute journey through contemporary orchestral music is performed by the Essen Philharmoniker, conducted by Volker Hagner. The album features six tracks, with the centerpiece being the five-movement "CocoonSymphonie, '5 Stationen einer Reise in das Innere'" (Cocoon Symphony, '5 Stations of a Journey to the Inner Self'). Each movement explores a different state of mind or experience, from "Zustand" (State) to "Erschutterung" (Shudder), offering a profound and introspective listening experience. The album opens with "TiefenRausch" (Depths Intoxication), setting the tone for the immersive and evocative compositions that follow. Christian Jost's unique blend of modern classical styles and innovative orchestration makes this album a standout in the contemporary classical genre.
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