Jake Runestad, born in 1986, taught himself to play piano at an early age, with Scott Joplin's The Entertainer being one of the first pieces he learned.
Compositional Technique
Jake Runestad's "Earth Symphony" is structured in five linked parts that address destruction, grief, recovery, and hope for humanity.
Composer Biography
Jake Runestad, the composer, is celebrated in the USA as a 'choral rockstar' and was nominated for a Grammy Award for his first album, 'The Hope of Loving'.
Performer Biography
The Münchner Rundfunkorchester (Munich Radio Orchestra), founded in 1952, is known for its diverse programming, ranging from opera and classical music to film music and crossover projects.
Composition History
The Emmy-winning "Earth Symphony" by Jake Runestad is a brand new work that envisions a post-human era, with Mother Earth reflecting on her hopes, disappointments, and injuries.
Performer Biography
Joseph R. Olefirowicz, the conductor, has a diverse career spanning musical theater, opera, and concert conducting, and is also a trained theologian and concert organist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Jake Runestad's hobbies of mountaineering and camping influence his compositions, demonstrating his close connection to nature.
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