This album was recorded in April 2015 at the Stavanger Concert Hall, Norway, by Take5 Music Production.
Instruments
Peter Herresthal, the violinist, performs on a G. B. Guadagnini violin from Milan, 1753, and uses a Benoît Rolland 'Signature bow'.
Compositional Technique
The Violin Concerto features a distinctive melodic shape and intonation, including quarter-tones and a drone on an open string, influenced by Norwegian folk singing.
Interpretation
The Violin Concerto was written specifically for Peter Herresthal's virtuosity, particularly his ability to play gossamer harmonics and long, floating melodic lines in the violin's high register.
Composition History
Ørjan Matre's orchestral work preSage was commissioned by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Composition History
Ørjan Matre's Violin Concerto was commissioned by Peter Herresthal, the violinist on this recording, with support from Det Norske Komponistfond.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ørjan Matre's preSage for orchestra is inspired by Igor Stravinsky's 'The Sage' from The Rite of Spring, a piece that motivated Matre to start composing.
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