'Gardening At Gropius House' was recorded in the Recital Hall of the National Opera Center in New York City, while 'Anosmia' was recorded at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Composition History
The piece 'Anosmia' is part of a larger project called MONO, which examines the loss of various senses, inspired by the composer Neil Rolnick's own hearing loss in 2008.
Compositional Technique
In 'Anosmia,' the computer plays a metaphorically important role, with all electronic sounds created and processed in real time, rather than being prerecorded.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer Neil Rolnick's artistic philosophy shifted after the birth of his daughter, leading him to question the value of 'newness' in art and embrace more natural musical elements.
Composer Biography
As a young man, the composer Neil Rolnick worked as a gardener for Walter Gropius, a mid-20th century architect and founder of the Bauhaus, who influenced his artistic development.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer, Neil Rolnick, explores the tension between modernism's embrace of all sound as music and his personal love for traditional melodies, rhythms, and harmonies.
Composer Biography
Walter Gropius, the architect, introduced the composer Neil Rolnick to the works of musical heroes like Schoenberg, Bartok, and Stravinsky, and painters Klee and Kandinsky.
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