This recording of DARK MATTER was taken from live performances on August 20-21, 2005, at Scene 4, Kunsthøgskole, Oslo National Academy of the Arts, Norway.
Album & Artwork
The album title, DARK MATTER, represents the unknown and possibly unknowable, reflecting attempts to understand the cosmos and human consciousness.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer, Richard Barrett, views composition as a means to explore the 'structure of the imagination' and discover its nature, potentially revealing unsuspected truths.
Performer Biography
CIKADA, founded in Oslo in 1989, is considered one of Europe's leading contemporary music ensembles, actively commissioning and premiering new works.
Performer Biography
Christian Eggen, the conductor, is a highly influential figure in the Norwegian music scene and was appointed Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav for his work with contemporary music.
Performer Biography
ELISION is Australia's leading new music ensemble, known for virtuosic interpretations of complex aesthetics, often developed in close collaboration with composers.
Composition History
DARK MATTER was conceived as a collaboration between the composer, Richard Barrett, and Norwegian artist Per Inge Bjørlo, with performances taking place within Bjørlo's steel and glass constructions.
