The sound synthesis for the album was performed live in concert and during recording, with Giordano Franchetti improvising with planetary sounds on a DJ controller.
Album & Artwork
The album's guiding concept is 'Mercy,' a theme that has inspired composers from Johann Sebastian Bach to Max Richter.
Recording & Production
For the interpretation of Arvo Pärt's 'Spiegel im Spiegel,' sounds recorded from the belly of a pregnant woman were subtly incorporated to evoke themes of childhood and dreams.
Recording & Production
For Arvo Pärt's 'Fratres,' sound synthesis was created using NASA space sounds, specifically radio waves of planets released under the title 'Symphony of Space.'
Composer's Artistic Vision
Iskandar Widjaja, the violinist, is fascinated by the composers on this album for their ability to create worlds with minimal resources and no superfluous notes.
Performer Biography
Iskandar Widjaja, the violinist, grew up with classical music as the son of Arabic-Dutch and Chinese-Indonesian parents, and also has a parallel showbiz career in East Asia.
Instruments
Iskandar Widjaja plays two notable violins: the 'Stephens' 1690 Stradivari and an 1875 JB Vuillaume.
