Alex Mincek's compositional philosophy focuses on creating musical contexts where diverse sound worlds, from raw timbres to rhythmic vitality, coexist seamlessly.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mario Diaz de Leon's work combines modern classical music with experimental electronic music, improvised music, and metal.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The four composers on this album—Alex Mincek, Eric Wubbels, Ashkan Behzadi, and Mario Diaz de Leon—are considered heirs to the pioneering spirit of John Cage.
Composer Biography
All four composers on this album—Alex Mincek, Eric Wubbels, Ashkan Behzadi, and Mario Diaz de Leon—are highly skilled instrumentalists, with backgrounds spanning experimental, electronic, rock, and jazz music.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Alternance, founded in 1983 by flutist Jean-Luc Menet, is a flexible group of soloists dedicated to exploring contemporary music alongside works from the past.
Composer Biography
Alex Mincek, Eric Wubbels, Ashkan Behzadi, and Mario Diaz de Leon all studied at Columbia University in New York, where some of them have also taught.
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