Guetersloh, 04. Februar 2025
Debut in Hamburg. At Norddeutsche HiFi-Days, which took place on 1 and 2 February 2025, the latest neoclassical release by Dr Goetz Oestlind entitled ‘BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN WORLDS’ was presented to the public for the first time as an EcoRecord. Dr Oestlind, a renowned composer and musician, has generated more than 130 million streams on major audio streaming platforms in recent years and won major awards, including the ‘Hollywood Music in Media Award’.
Sonopress has produced the transparent EcoRecord, which is characterised by its first-class sound quality, in close collaboration with Goetz Oestlind and the Thorens team. The recording includes two compositions by Oestlind, the ‘Fantasy for Piano & Orchestra in B Minor, Op. 8’ and the ‘Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 8’ and offers a unique sound experience.
The presentation of the first EcoRecord with neoclassical music was celebrated enthusiastically by the audience. The recording was played on the world-famous ‘New Reference’ turntable from THORENS, which is renowned for its outstanding audio performance and guarantees optimum record tracking.
In recent months, Sonopress has already realised numerous pop and rock productions as EcoRecord. With this exquisite neoclassical recording, the company is now setting a new milestone. ‘The EcoRecord ‘BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN WORLDS’ is not only a musical experience, but also a sign of the commitment of Sonopress, Goetz Oestlind and Thorens to sustainability and high-quality audio. We look forward to sharing the excitement of this special release with music lovers,’ says Sonopress Managing Director Sven Deutschmann.
About Sonopress
Sonopress is a leading international provider of entertainment and media services and realizes an extensive range of services and solutions for its business partners in the games, video, audio, publisher and TV/broadcasting industries. Its service portfolio covers all aspects of media asset management: From digital services such as digitization, replication, Electronic Content Distribution, archiving and asset management to the replication of CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs und 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays – both 66 GB and 100 GB – through to print management und print services, fulfilment and Supply Chain Management. All of these processes are supported by innovative end-to-end IT systems. Based on decades of professional experience and intelligent solutions, we create benefit for our customers and ensure that they are well equipped for the challenges of today's market. As part of Bertelsmann Marketing Services, Sonopress is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA.
About Goetz Oestlind
Dr Goetz Oestlind (*1977) is a renowned composer and musician who lives in Hamburg. With his latest release, the EcoRecord ‘OESTLIND - BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN WORLDS’, he presents on side A the previously unpublished composition ‘Fantasy for Piano & Orchestra in B Minor, Op. 8’, which was recorded in collaboration with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and pianist Sergey Belyavskiy. Side B contains his ‘Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 8’.
Over the past five years, Oestlind has achieved outstanding success, including winning the ‘Hollywood Music in Media Award’ in the category ‘Outstanding Instrumental Performance’ in 2021. He has also composed the acclaimed ballet productions ‘Jahreszeiten (Richmond Ballet/USA, world premiere 2021) and ‘See the Music (Hear the Dance)’ (Ballet des Moines/USA, world premiere 2025). Since 2020, he has achieved over 130 million streams as a composer on all major audio streaming platforms.
About Thorens
Thorens is a renowned manufacturer of components for consumer electronics, which has become known worldwide in particular for its high-quality turntables. Founded in Switzerland in 1883, the company has earned a first-class reputation for the development and production of high-quality analogue audio systems. Thorens is known for its commitment to precision and craftsmanship, which is reflected in every product.
Thorens turntables combine advanced technology with timeless design to deliver an unrivalled sound experience. The product range extends from classic models to modern high-end devices that appeal to audiophiles and music lovers alike. Thorens uses high-quality materials and innovative manufacturing techniques to ensure that each turntable faithfully reproduces the unique sounds of vinyl records.
Contact
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Phone: + 49 (0) 5241 80-41625 – Mobile: +49 160 90541431 – Email: gernot.wolf(at)bertelsmann.de
