This album was made possible by generous funding from the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, with additional pre-production funding from Ithaca College ACE and Provost Mini Grants.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Sammoutis is interested in 'disability aesthetics,' exploring new avenues of expression by using forms of neurological disorders as compositional models, turning away from illusory perfection.
Composer Biography
Evis Sammoutis, the composer, was raised in Cyprus, a historical crossroads between Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and trained as a classical guitarist and composer in Europe and the United States.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Modern, founded in 1980, is a democratically organized ensemble of 18 soloists from nine countries who jointly decide on artistic projects and financial matters.
Performer Biography
Klangforum Wien, founded by Beat Furrer in 1985, has presented around 600 world premieres and has an extensive discography of over 90 releases.
Performer Biography
The Arditti Quartet, founded by Irvine Arditti in 1974, has premiered hundreds of works and is the only ensemble to receive the prestigious Ernst von Siemens Music Prize for 'lifetime achievement' in music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
A key aspect of Sammoutis' music is its physicality, often invoking physical gestures, vocal utterances, and a sense of tactility through sound material and playing techniques.
