Rolf Wallin views the surround sound track in 'Under City Skin' as an 'urban bestiary', drawing a parallel to medieval bestiaries that blended scientific detail with mythical creatures.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rolf Wallin's curious mind has led him to extract music from unusual sources, such as intricate fractal mathematical algorithms for 'Stonewave' and a balloon, soap water, and a knife for 'Scratch'.
Composer Biography
Rolf Wallin, one of Scandinavia's leading composers, has a musical background that spans avant-garde rock, jazz, early music, and traditional classical training.
Performer Biography
Peter Herresthal, the violinist on this recording, is recognized as a brilliant interpreter of contemporary violin music, strongly associated with works by composers like Per Nørgård and Kaija Saariaho.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Many of Rolf Wallin's works connect directly with the world, addressing themes like cooperation, the rehabilitation of child soldiers, and the struggle for Human Rights.
Performer Biography
The Arctic Philharmonic, based well north of the Arctic Circle, is the world's northernmost orchestra and performs around 150 opera and concert productions annually.
Compositional Technique
In 'Under City Skin', the sounds of the city are interrogated, mimicked, explored, and exploded by the instruments, creating a hybrid listening experience where the line between live performance and electro-acoustic track is blurred.
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