Rosi Hertlein

Rosi Hertlein’s musical background is divided equally between the worlds
of improvisation and contemporary classical. She began serious study of both
violin and piano in the late 70’s, before switching her focus to violin and vocals
in the 80’s. She earned a degree in Sociology in 1989, subsequently traveling
to Ghana to study the links between society and music in Western Africa.
After returning to Germany, she began teaching and working as a composer,
violinist, singer and percussionist in a variety of settings. She continued to
learn during this period, and participated in workshops with musicians such as
AMM’s Keith Rowe and violinist Melcolm Goldstein and vocal instructors
Ela Sammelo and Prof. Ingrid Kremling.
Upon moving to New York, she studied vocals with Hugh Murphy. She presently
receives vocal lessons from Vera Satulsky.

Her work in resent years includes collaborations with multi instrumentalist
Joe McPhee, ensemble works with Daniel Carter and performances with
composer Pauline Oliveros’ “New Circle Five”. In June 2002 she premiered
Cecil Taylor’s “With Blazing Eyes and Open’d Mouth” with the
“Sound Vision Orchestra” and Mr. Taylor on piano. She performs with
Reggie Workman’s “African-American Legacy Project”, plays violin in the
“Richmond County Orchestra”, and performed with the “Jump Arts Orchestra”,
conducted by Butch Morris, sings with the “Riverside Inspirational Choir” and
the “Riverside Opera Company”, performs in theatrical productions with
“DADAnewyork” and is a member of the improvisational group “Earth People”.
She also collaborates with guitarist Bruce Eisenbeil on some original music and
performes with composer and pianist Klaus Treuheit in Europe.
At present, “The Improvising Chamber Ensemble (ICE)”, with Howard Johnson,
Dave Taylor, Vincent Chancey, Jay Rosen, Charlie Burnham and herself on
violin and vocals, is the focal point of her concern. This project features her
particular compositions and concepts.


(photo: Theatrical show with DaDaNewYork at Theater For The New City, NYC, 2000/2001)

Recordings:
2003
CD “Dreaming Wide Awake”
Pauline Oliveros’ “New Circle Five”: Pauline Oliveros, Kristin Norderval,
Monique Buzzarte, Susi Ibarra and Rosi Hertlein
available-at www.deeplistening.org/newcirclefive
e-mail: dlc@deeplistening.org
for further information contact:
Deep Listening, P.O. Box 1956, 75 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12402
Phone: (845) 338-5984, Fax: (845) 338-5986

2000
CD “Two Letters I’ll Keep”
Rosi Hertlein’s Improvising Chamber ensemble (ICE): Howard Johnson, Dave Taylor,
Vincent Chancey, Jay Rosen, Charlie Burnham, Rosi Hertlein.
On CIMP records, #244, e-mail: cimp@cadencebuilding.com
For further information contact: Cadence Building, Redwood, NY 13679
Phone: (315) 287-2852, Fax: (315) 287-2860
Or on the web: http//www.cadencebuilding.com/Cadence/CJR.html

1998
CD “Rapture”
Trio X: Joe McPhee, Dominic Duval, Jay Rosen and special guest Rosi Hertlein.
On Cadence Jazz Records, #1106, e-mail: cjr@cadencewbuilding.com
For further information contact: Cadence Building, Redwood, NY 13679
Phone: (315) 287-2852, Fax: (315) 287-2860
Or on the web: http//www.cadencebuilding.com/Cadence/CJR.html



(Photo:  Solo concert in Hamburg, Germany 1999)

(photo at top of page:  Poetry & music festival, summer 2003, Erlangen, Germany)