A striking element of Anna Thorvaldsdottir's music is its immense sound, regardless of the number of players, making it both personal and expansive.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Anna Thorvaldsdottir's music is composed as an ecosystem of sounds, where materials continuously grow in and out of each other, evoking a sense of place and personality.
Composer Biography
Anna Thorvaldsdottir's music is widely performed internationally and has been commissioned by leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Berlin Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic.
Performer Biography
The Spektral Quartet, multi-GRAMMY-award nominees, is known for creating vivid conversations between historical and contemporary works, with the New York Times praising their technical command and ability to make complicated music clear.
Album & Artwork
This album is the result of a multi-year collaboration between composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir and the three-time GRAMMY-nominated Spektral Quartet.
Recording & Production
The recording was made at Sono Luminus studio, a charming stone church, with engineer Daniel Shores and producer Dan Merceruio.
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