Orkiestra Muzyki Nowej is a Polish sinfonietta founded in 1996, dedicated to promoting contemporary music, and has given almost 200 first performances.
Performer Biography
Annekei, the vocalist on this album, is a Danish singer and songwriter who lived in New York for 11 years and signed a record contract in Tokyo, where she released seven CDs and won two Ad Lib Awards in Japan.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Niels Rønsholdt uses a "method composing" approach, inspired by "method acting," where he deliberately works with musical material that is unfamiliar to him to create his own compositions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Niels Rønsholdt chose the country music genre for this composition to explore the notion of "authenticity" in music and life, questioning what it truly signifies.
Compositional Technique
The composition "Country" features the cello soloist playing the instrument "like a classical guitar" and singing song-like snippets, creating an absurd gesture.
Performer Biography
Jakob Kullberg, the cellist on this recording, is known for his highly personal and fearless interpretations and has a unique collaboration with composer Per Nørgård, who has composed his entire cello output of the last 20 years specifically for him.
Composition History
Niels Rønsholdt's work "Country" (2019-2020) for cello and chamber orchestra was commissioned by and dedicated to Jakob Kullberg, the cellist on this recording.
