The album "IN TIME" features six works composed between 2018 and 2021, conceived as a single work in six movements.
Compositional Technique
The ode 'In vernalis temporis' appears in various forms throughout the album's pieces, including verbatim quotes, fragments, and even played forwards and backwards.
Cultural Impact
The album is a tribute to the city of Aarhus, Denmark, where the Aros Guitar Duo was formed, and to their long-standing friendship.
Composition History
All six works on the album incorporate the melody from Morten Børup's 16th-century ode 'In vernalis temporis', which is played from the bell tower of Aarhus City Hall.
Performer Biography
Aros Guitar Duo, consisting of Mikkel Egelund and Simon Wildau, expands the traditional classical guitar duo by collaborating with composers on new works and challenging aesthetic boundaries.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in Espressivo Sound Studio, Aarhus, using high-resolution 192kHz/24bit sampling and a variety of microphones including Schoeps MK2 and DPA 4011.
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