The three works on this album were directly inspired by violinist and violist Malin Broman, who acted as both interpreter and catalyst in their creation.
Performer Biography
Alan Gilbert, a Grammy Award-winning conductor, serves as chief conductor of Hamburg's NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and music director of the Royal Swedish Opera.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Börtz's music is rooted in the European symphonic tradition but is characterized by a distinctive personal voice, often exploring fundamental existential questions.
Instruments
Malin Broman performs on a 1709 Stradivarius violin, generously loaned by the Järnåker Foundation, and a 1925 Cesare Candi viola for this recording.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using microphones from Neumann, DPA, and Schoeps, with audio electronics from RME, Lake People, and DirectOut.
Composer Biography
Daniel Börtz, active since the mid-1960s, first gained attention for a series of solo pieces called Monologhi, and the human voice has always been central to his work.
Performer Biography
Malin Broman, a versatile performer, is the leader of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and a founding member of the Kungsbacka Piano Trio.
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