Thomas Agerfeldt Olesen, the composer, is also a trained cellist, and this combination is reflected in his compositions through inventive and demanding instrumentation.
Compositional Technique
In 'Der Wind bläset wo er will', the composer Thomas Agerfeldt Olesen uses instrumental sounds that are more like natural sounds or field recordings than traditional musical notes.
Compositional Technique
The orchestral work 'Der Wind bläset wo er will' features an extended percussion section that includes a wide array of instruments, from a hammer (like in Mahler's 6th Symphony) to an Indian gopichand, also known as a 'boing box'.
Composition History
The Cello Concerto, 'To the memory of my mother', was written by Thomas Agerfeldt Olesen during a period when his family was caring for his dying mother, and it reflects a 'hotchpotch of emotions'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Thomas Agerfeldt Olesen, the composer, uses rules and systems to prepare his music, but these are primarily to secure his own focus, not to dominate the listening experience.
Performer Biography
Johannes Moser, the cellist on this recording, plays on a 1694 Andrea Guarneri cello, which is on loan from a private collection.
Performer Biography
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1925, is one of Europe's leading symphony orchestras and performs with top conductors and soloists worldwide.
