The commissions on this album explore the possibilities of the instruments within a 21st-century aesthetic, creating new sounds and experiences.
Interpretation
Nordic Affect is a group of period instrument musicians who combine new compositions with music from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Compositional Technique
The piece 'Clockworking' by María Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir draws on old work songs, incorporating the rhythmic repetitions of manual labor into its structure.
Performer Biography
Nordic Affect, the performing ensemble, has been praised for its 'affectionate explorations' and 'commitment to their repertoire' by BBC Music Magazine and Classical Music.
Performer Biography
Nordic Affect was nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize in 2013 and named Performer of the Year at the Iceland Music Awards in 2014.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at RÚV Studios by Georg Magnússon, with final mixing and mastering by Valgeir Sigurðsson at Greenhouse Studios.
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