The Estonian folk songs by Veljo Tormis are described as 'minimal music with historical roots,' based on the 'Regilaul' form with eight-syllable verses and dialogic overlapping phrases.
Performer Biography
Calmus Ensemble performs 50 to 60 concerts annually across Europe and visits the USA up to three times a year.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album features music exclusively from the last 100 years, intentionally blurring the lines between 'Serious' and 'Popular' music and valuing creative arrangements as much as compositions.
Compositional Technique
Jaakko Mäntyjärvi's 'Come Live With Me' is a modern madrigal that uses no dissonances, with each chord being a clear major or minor sound, yet features modern elements like 5/8 and 7/8 measures.
Performer Biography
Calmus Ensemble, a German vocal quintet, has won numerous international awards, including the OPUS Klassik 2019 for 'Best Choral Recording'.
Album & Artwork
The album 'Landmarks' is conceived around the idea of placing a pin in ten different places on a world map, representing the diverse origins of the music.
Performer Biography
Calmus Ensemble, shaped by the tradition of German boys' choirs, is at home in Renaissance, Baroque, and Romantic vocal music, but also has a passion for contemporary music.
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