Bergen, Marius Neset's hometown, is not only the home of Edvard Grieg but also a world-leading jazz center, hosting the annual Nattjazz Festival since 1972.
Composer Biography
Marius Neset, the Norwegian saxophonist and composer, studied at Berklee College of Music and the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen.
Performer Biography
Edward Gardner, the Chief Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra since 2015, was named Conductor of the Year by the Royal Philharmonic Society in 2008.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
Historical Context
In 1960, Duke Ellington's jazz arrangements of Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt music were banned in Norway by the Grieg Foundation, sparking a debate about cultural and artistic differences.
Compositional Technique
Marius Neset's Concerto for Saxophone and Symphony Orchestra, MANMADE, incorporates five different types of improvisation, embracing ideas from classical music, mainstream jazz, and free jazz.
Performer Biography
The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world's oldest orchestras, dates back to 1765 and celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2015.
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