The 'Clavinata' designation, used by composer Svein Hundsnes, is derived from the Hohner Clavinet, an electronically amplified analogue keyboard instrument associated with funk music.
Composer Biography
Svein Hundsnes, the composer, taught music theory and composition at the University of Stavanger for two decades.
Composer Biography
Svein Hundsnes, the Norwegian composer of this album's works, received the national Norwegian state scholarship for composers from 1990-92.
Recording & Production
This album is a world premiere recording of the works by Svein Hundsnes.
Compositional Technique
A 'Clavinata' by Svein Hundsnes, the composer, is a concentrated one-movement piece that often has the intensity of a toccata but with a more complex and versatile form.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Svein Hundsnes, the composer, frequently combines elements of jazz, rock, or popular music with contemporary or traditional developmental procedures in his works.
Performer Biography
Laura Mikkola, the pianist on this album, has performed as a soloist with major orchestras including the Los Angeles and Czech Philharmonics.
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