Cathy Milliken's Espiral is a musical game exploring the sound potentials of brass instruments through the interplay of breath weaving and hocketing, inspired by Karlheinz Stockhausen's work Spiral.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Djuro Zivkovic, a Serbian-Swedish composer, draws his primary inspiration from his faith and the Byzantine music he experienced in his childhood in Serbia.
Composition History
Molly Kien's Variations on a Haircut was commissioned for the 2014 SIGNAL Festival in Gävle, Sweden, and is inspired by Frida Kahlo's Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair.
Composer Biography
Mike Svoboda, a composer, trombonist, and conductor, had a decisive collaboration with Karlheinz Stockhausen from 1984 to 1996, which shaped his artistic path.
Compositional Technique
Djuro Zivkovic's Quintet Byzantine uses a compositional technique called the Ancient Mode, aiming to evoke the spirit of ancient-style playing on brass instruments.
Composition History
Mike Svoboda's Open Circle was commissioned by Stockholm Chamber Brass to celebrate their 30-year ensemble anniversary, with the composer deciding to write a demanding piece to honor their artistry.
Performer Biography
Stockholm Chamber Brass (SCB) was founded in 1988 by five young Swedish musicians and won 1st Prize at the International Competition for Brass Quintets in Narbonne, France, the same year.
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