Elise Einarsdotter, the composer, wrote this music for the people around her and for all listeners, initially in remembrance of two close individuals she lost.
Performer Biography
The album features vocal solos by Rigmor Gustafsson, who appears courtesy of ACT Records, and Lena Willemark.
Composition History
Most of the music on this album was commissioned by Ragnar Bohlin and the Maria Magdalena Motettkör (a choir) in the autumn and winter of 2003/2004.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover photos and design were created by Erik Nilsson, with production by Dragan Buvac.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer, Elise Einarsdotter, states that she wrote this music for "that burning, throbbing thing called Life, filled with Desire, ambition and hope."
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Stockholm at the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation over four days in October 2004.
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