Composer Sebastian Fagerlund's works are characterized by an interest in large-scale forms and a profound view of music expressing fundamental questions and existential experiences.
Composer Biography
Sebastian Fagerlund, one of the most prominent European composers of his generation, was awarded Finland's renowned Teosto Prize in 2011 for his orchestral work Ignite.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in January 2015 and January 2016 at the Sibelius Hall in Lahti, Finland, and in November 2015 at Studio 2, Sveriges Radio, Stockholm, Sweden.
Compositional Technique
The title 'Mana' for Sebastian Fagerlund's bassoon concerto has intriguing, intertwining meanings: in Swedish it suggests invocation, in Finnish it alludes to death and exorcism, and in Polynesian cultures it refers to an invisible, supernatural power.
Composition History
Sebastian Fagerlund's bassoon concerto Mana was commissioned jointly by the Gothenburg and Lahti Symphony Orchestras and the Borletti-Buitoni Trust, a foundation that supports young musicians.
Performer Biography
Bram van Sambeek, the bassoonist on this album, was the first bassoonist ever to receive the prestigious Dutch Music Prize.
Performer Biography
Bram van Sambeek, the bassoonist, has programmed adventurous concerts, including combining Vivaldi bassoon concertos with hard rock songs, and letting the audience sleep in the concert hall.
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