The arrangements for this album were crafted during rehearsals with clarinetist Martin Fröst's brothers, Göran and Johan, and close friends.
Recording & Production
The recording producer, Hans Kipfer, lived in the choir loft during the week-long sessions, acting as a crucial 'second ear' for clarinetist Martin Fröst due to his ear condition.
Compositional Technique
Clarinetist Martin Fröst composed a contrapuntal part for Benny Andersson's personal interpretation of the second movement of Bach's Keyboard Concerto in F minor, BWV 1056.
Performer Biography
Clarinetist Martin Fröst has suffered from Ménière's disease for twenty years, and each episode of this inner-ear affliction has sparked new recording ideas.
Performer Biography
ABBA's Benny Andersson, who primarily listens to classical music and especially Bach, agreed to participate on one track of the album, choosing the piece himself.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in a century-old wooden church outside Stockholm, which the clarinetist Martin Fröst and his wife Karin purchased and restored.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions took place in the newly acquired church, which also served as a summer home for the musicians, who lived, ate, and slept under one roof.
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