Bekah Simms, the composer, is interested in the friction between recognizable and completely obfuscated musical elements, creating nervous, messy, and often heavy soundscapes.
Composer Biography
Bekah Simms, a JUNO and Gaudeamus Award nominee, is a Toronto-based composer whose work has been praised for its ingenious material, expressive range, and sonic complexity.
Recording & Production
The Cryptid Ensemble was specifically assembled by composer Bekah Simms for this recording project, featuring Toronto's diverse musical personalities.
Performer Biography
Amahl Arulanandam, the solo cellist, is known for his musical versatility, adapting to genres from baroque to metal, and enjoys exploring the cello's unusual sounds beyond just the strings.
Performer Biography
Charlotte Mundy, the soprano, has been called a "daredevil with an unbreakable spine" and has performed in various contemporary and classical works.
Performer Biography
Brian Current, a JUNO Award-winning conductor and composer, is known for leading impactful performances of uncompromising music and has championed nearly one hundred works by Canadian composers.
Recording & Production
The Ensemble contemporain de Montréal (ECM+), a leading Canadian chamber orchestra, has premiered over 281 works since its founding in 1987 and regularly integrates new works into multidisciplinary musical events.
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