Universal Ensemble Berlin

Featuring: Karl Heinz Wahren, Gerald Humel, Wilhelm Dieter Siebert, Rainer Rubbert

1990 release ** "The 'Gruppe Neue Musik Berlin' (Berlin New Music Group) represents an interesting aspect of Berlin's recent musical history: unlike comparable ensembles in other German cities, it is not, and has never been, committed to a unified style or to any one school. Although an organised, creative group, improvisation remains a permanent element. The cooperative project's aim is to facilitate performances outside the avant-garde music establishment, while preserving a high standard of interpretation. In 25 years over 200 concerts have been organised and works by over 200 composers performed. Since 1988, the group has been known as the Universal Ensemble Berlin, and in this release performs works by the German composers Karl Heinz Wahren, Gerald Humel, Wilhelm Dieter Siebert and Rainer Rubbert."