A key concept in Erkoreka's creative work is the confrontation of opposites and the will to transform, stemming from a tension between objective logic and subjective experience.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Erkoreka's music often explores the states and mechanisms of the human mind, a theme he began researching in the late 2000s.
Compositional Technique
Erkoreka's Ametsak triptych departs from linear logic, treating sound as malleable matter and time as a flexible dimension to explore altered perception.
Composer Biography
Gabriel Erkoreka, born in Bilbao in 1969, studied composition at the Arriaga Superior Conservatoire and the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Composition History
The three works titled Ametsak, meaning 'dreams' in Basque, were composed between 2013 and 2021, focusing on the distortion of reality during sleep.
Performer Biography
Zahir Ensemble, a Seville-based group, is known for its commitment to performing a vast repertoire of contemporary music, often absent from traditional programming.
Performer Biography
Juan García Rodríguez, the conductor, is recognized for his versatility, tackling repertoire from classical works to avant-garde compositions of the 21st century.
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