The Solem Quartet, praised for its 'immaculate precision and spirit', was a 2020 awardee of the Jerwood Arts Live Work Fund, selected from over 1200 applicants.
Album & Artwork
The album title, Painted Light, is inspired by the metaphorical language used to describe music, such as pitch being 'light' or 'heavy' and timbre being 'dark' or 'bright'.
Performer Biography
The Solem Quartet won the Royal Over-Seas League Ensemble Competition in 2014, helping them build a strong following.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's concept draws a parallel between the visual world of painting and the sensory experience of music, suggesting that both share a 'wordless condition'.
Recording & Production
Tracks 1-9 and 13-15 on this album are premiere recordings.
Performer Biography
Ayanna Witter-Johnson, a multi-talented singer, songwriter, pianist, and cellist, was the only non-American to win Amateur Night Live at the legendary Apollo Theatre in Harlem, NYC.
