Erica Goodman, the internationally acclaimed harpist on this album, has inspired many Canadian composers to write new works for her.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Marjan Mozetich, one of the composers on this album, describes his music as 'Post-A-Bomb Romanticism,' combining minimalist techniques with exotic-sounding melodies.
Compositional Technique
Alexina Louie's 'From the Eastern Gate' employs unusual harp effects like 'thunder,' 'falling hail,' 'rapid whistling,' and an 'eerie rattle tremolo' created by shaking the metal tuning key between strings.
Composition History
For his 'Songs of Nymphs', Marjan Mozetich initially intended to write pieces showcasing different harp techniques, but his focus shifted to evoking idyllic, pagan worlds.
Composer Biography
Louis Applebaum, a composer on this album, had two distinguished careers: as a composer of concert works and film scores, and as an arts administrator who held executive positions with major Canadian cultural organizations.
Composer Biography
Marjan Mozetich, a composer featured on this album, co-founded Arraymusic in 1971, an important Toronto ensemble devoted to new music.
Recording & Production
All the pieces on this CD by Mozetich, Barnes, Louie, and Sharman were commissioned with the assistance of the Ontario Arts Council.
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