Haukur Tómasson: Reaction

Featuring

Jónas Ásgeir Ásgeirsson
Andrew Power
EKKI MINNA Duo
Haukur Tómasson

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Composition History

The composer Haukur Tómasson undertook a comprehensive revision of "Reaction" for the accordion and cello version, which he called a "recomposition."

Composer's Artistic Vision

Haukur Tómasson's "Reaction" draws on music history, with elements reminiscent of Baroque concerto forms, while also incorporating modern rhythmic vitality and tonal exploration.

Compositional Technique

Haukur Tómasson's working title for "Reaction" was "Die künstliche Obertonmaschine" (The Artificial Overtone Machine), reflecting the accordion's function as an artificial overtone machine for the cello.

Composition History

Haukur Tómasson's work "Reaction" was originally scored for accordion and double bass in 2006, but was reworked for accordion and cello in 2021 at the request of the duo EKKI MINNA.

Performer Biography

EKKI MINNA, the duo performing on this album, consists of cellist Andrew Power and accordionist Jónas Ásgeir Ásgeirsson, and they are known for their interdisciplinary approach to music.

Composer Biography

Haukur Tómasson, an Icelandic composer, was awarded the 2004 Nordic Council Music Prize for his opera "Guðrún's 4th Song."

Performer Biography

EKKI MINNA takes a hands-on approach to co-creation with composers and artists, often incorporating documentation, multimedia, dance, choreography, and light design into their performances.