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Missy Mazzoli: Dark with Excessive Bright

3/3/2023, 7 Tracks, 1:06:22

Featuring

  • James Gaffigan
  • Peter Herresthal
  • Timothy Weiss
  • Missy Mazzoli
  • Oganes Girunyan
  • Øyvind Mehus
  • Natalya Girunyan
  • Mary Auner
  • Ingvild Maria Mehus
  • Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
  • Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra

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Instruments

Peter Herresthal performs on a violin made by G. B. Guadagnini in Milan in 1753.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Missy Mazzoli was named '2022 Composer of the Year' by Musical America and is the first woman to receive a commission from the Metropolitan Opera.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The Arctic Philharmonic, based north of the Arctic Circle, is the world's northernmost professional orchestra and collaborates with artists from pop legends a-ha to black metal band Ulver.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Missy Mazzoli, praised for her 'apocalyptic imagination,' blends indie-rock sensibilities with classical traditions in her music.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Peter Herresthal, the violinist on this album, has recorded over 20 violin concertos and won the 'Norwegian Grammy' (Spellemannprisen) five times.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Peter Herresthal is dedicated to contemporary music, initiating and performing on many recordings of living composers' works, often in close collaboration with them.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

All works on this album, except 'Vespers for Violin,' are recorded here for the first time.

Source: Booklet

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