The composer's deep exploration of the guitar's expressive universe was fostered by close collaboration with skilled performers interested in new music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Borup-Jørgensen's music, though initially traditional, developed an atonal, pointillist style using reduced material, which became characteristic of his work.
Composer Biography
Axel Borup-Jørgensen, a Danish composer, was largely self-taught, having only brief studies in instrumentation after passing his piano pedagogy exam.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in an entirely wood-panelled room, using analogue recording techniques, to enhance the holistic experience of the guitar's sound.
Compositional Technique
The work 'Unicorns' consists of 11 relatively short sections that performers can select and arrange in a free order, allowing for varied performances.
Compositional Technique
Borup-Jørgensen developed his own precise and detailed notation practice, remarkable for its graphic form and calligraphy, which contemporaries sometimes found manic.
Performer Biography
CRAS, the ensemble performing on this album, is a group of six classically trained guitarists formed in 2017, whose name means 'tomorrow' in Latin.
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