Gudrún Ólafsdóttir, the mezzo-soprano on this album, has performed across Europe and Latin America and has premiered new works composed specifically for her.
Composer Biography
Áskell Másson, born in Reykjavik in 1953, is considered a quintessential Icelandic composer, known for his wide travels, eclectic interests, and broad range of writing.
Composer Biography
Másson gained international attention at age 26 with his Clarinet Concerto, written for Einar Jóhannesson, then principal clarinet of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Caput Ensemble, featured on this album, has been Iceland's leading new music ensemble since its founding in 1987, dedicated solely to performing and recording new music.
Performer Biography
Jens Bjørn-Larsen, the tuba soloist on this album, won first prize at the Concours International d'Execution Musicale in Geneva in 1991, launching his extraordinary career.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Másson's distinctive sound world is influenced by the individual soloists he has worked with, his love of Impressionism and 'world musics', and increasingly, Icelandic folk-music.
Performer Biography
Joel Sachs, the conductor on this album, directs the New Juilliard Ensemble and Continuum, and conducts contemporary music worldwide, including in China, Japan, and Venezuela.
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Breaking Ground
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