Anders Koppel and his brother Thomas co-founded the psychedelic rock group The Savage Rose in 1967, which became one of Denmark's most widely followed bands.
Composer Biography
Anders Koppel, the composer, was born into Denmark's most prominent musical dynasty; his father, Herman D. Koppel, was a noted pianist and Professor of Composition.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Anders Koppel aims for his music to be as simple and communicative as possible, wanting it to speak directly to the audience.
Recording & Production
This album is a world premiere recording, featuring works by Anders Koppel.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Koppel views a solo instrument as a conduit for charisma, bridging the gap between the stage and the audience, and a means to explore melodic depth.
Performer Biography
The Scandinavian Guitar Duo, consisting of Per Pålsson and Jesper Sivebæk, won Danish Radio's Chamber Music Competition in 1993 and received the prestigious Sonning Foundation's Segovia Prize.
Compositional Technique
Anders Koppel has composed 36 concertos to date, featuring a wide array of solo instruments including percussion, tuba, trash, aluphone, accordion, saxophone, and marimba.
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