
Refracted Resonance: Contemporary Music for Guitar
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1/6Performer Biography
Sam Cave, the performer, studied at the Royal College of Music in London and the University of Southampton, receiving financial assistance from The Countess of Munster Musical Trust.
Interpretation
The music on this album explores themes such as the natural decay of resonating sound, the harmonic series of overtones, and different kinds of virtuosity.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at the Church of the Ascension in Plumstead, London, across three different dates in 2017 and 2018.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's performer, Sam Cave, is fascinated by the timbral palette of the guitar and has explored, commissioned, and created new music for it.
Performer Biography
Sam Cave, the guitarist on this album, has performed dozens of world premieres of solo and chamber works by leading young composers.
Instruments
Sam Cave performs on a 'super-concert guitar' made by Dutch luthier Jeroen Hilhorst for most of the tracks, and an Encore Model YJ-250 for one track.


















