Jóhann Jóhannsson, an Icelandic composer, passed away in 2018 at the age of 48, leaving behind an extensive and masterful catalogue of music.
Interpretation
Alice Sara Ott found that Jóhann Jóhannsson's compositions, originally for larger ensembles, translate beautifully to the piano, revealing hidden nuances and enhancing the music's purity and clarity.
Performer Biography
Alice Sara Ott, the German-Japanese pianist on this album, was initially hesitant to record the album because she had never met the composer, Jóhann Jóhannsson, in person.
Composer Biography
Jóhann Jóhannsson earned a Golden Globe for his score to 'The Theory of Everything' and received two Oscar nominations, one for the same film and another for 'Sicario'.
Recording & Production
Most pieces on this album were recorded on an old upright piano in producer Bergur Þórisson's studio, with microphones placed close to create an intimate, present sound.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jóhann Jóhannsson rarely respected conventions, stating he saw no difference between his early garage recordings and his later professional work, just different means and resources.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jóhann Jóhannsson's music helped dissolve the borders between electronic and orchestral sounds, as seen in albums like 'IBM 1401, A User's Manual' and 'Drone Mass'.
You might also enjoy...
Celtic Nocturne
d'Albert: Piano Music, Vol. 1
American Ethos
Stranger Things: Piano Works from a Young Refugee's Backpack
The Scriabin Dynasty
Tristan Generation
55
Geistervariationen
Chopin & Fauré
Wings of the Grasshopper Sound Louder in Darkness
Funeral March Meditation (After Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35: III. Marche funèbre)
