Adrian Jones, the composer and violist, holds a master's degree in folk music composition from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.
Composition History
The title 'Nybyggnan' (meaning 'new building') is a reference to two traditional Swedish folk tunes associated with construction, one by Byss-Calle and another by Pers Erik.
Performer Biography
Daniel Reid, the saxophonist on this album, was the first-ever saxophonist accepted into the folk music department at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.
Composition History
The idea for Nybyggnan originated from Daniel Reid's dream of performing new folk music with string quartet and various saxophones, and Adrian Jones's desire to compose something new for folk music.
Compositional Technique
Nybyggnan uses newly written folk tunes as its core melodic material, with segments of their themes recurring throughout the piece in different forms.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in February 2015 at Kulturhuset, Ytterjärna, Sweden, and was produced and engineered by Christian Starke.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's main work, Nybyggnan, is contemporary chamber music rooted in folk music but influenced by various genres and styles, including jazz, hard rock, and classical music.
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