Florian Müller, the harpsichordist on this album, is a central interpreter of contemporary music in Austria and has been a member of Klangforum Wien since 1993.
Recording & Production
This album was financed by the Ministry of Culture, National Heritage and Sport of the Republic of Poland as part of the Multi-annual Programme NIEPODLEGŁA 2017-2022.
Composer Biography
Aleksandra Gryka, born in Warsaw in 1977, is considered one of the most individual and unique Polish composers of her generation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Aleksandra Gryka's music is heavily influenced by natural and theoretical sciences, especially quantum physics, and also draws inspiration from science fiction literature.
Performer Biography
Klangforum Wien, one of the most renowned ensembles for contemporary music, was founded in 1985 by Beat Furrer and has premiered around 600 works.
Performer Biography
Johannes Kalitzke, the conductor, studied piano, conducting, and composition, and also spent time at IRCAM in Paris studying with Vinko Globokar.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Aleksandra Gryka does not comment on her works or give interviews, and her scores are not readily available to critics, sometimes leading to international controversy.
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