Sebastian Fagerlund, born in 1972, is primarily known for his orchestral works, concertos, and operas, but chamber music is also a central element in his catalogue.
Performer Biography
Paavali Jumppanen, the pianist on this album, is a versatile Finnish virtuoso who has collaborated with composers like Boulez, Murail, Dutilleux, and Penderecki.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Fagerlund's orchestral and chamber music often feature machine-like textures contrasting with longer melodic lines, and incorporate influences from other genres like Middle Eastern traditional music or rock.
Performer Biography
Hervé Joulain, the horn player on this album, has been compared to legendary horn players Dennis Brain and Barry Tuckwell by Le Monde de la Musique.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Fagerlund's chamber music and orchestral music have a fruitful, mutually stimulating relationship, with ideas sometimes originating in one form and appearing in another.
Performer Biography
Meta4, the string quartet on this album, was formed in Finland in 2001 by four musicians who are also close personal friends.
Performer Biography
Christoffer Sundqvist, the clarinetist on this album, is a leading clarinetist of his generation and an ambassador for contemporary Nordic music.
