For the pieces featuring live electronics, the electronic sound consists entirely of live treatments of the instrument, without pre-recorded soundfiles or a computer operator.
Performer Biography
Marij van Gorkom, the bass clarinetist, is an exponent of Dutch bass clarinet culture, having studied with pioneering soloists Henri Bok and Harry Sparnaay.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled 'SEIRĒNES', is the first recording solely dedicated to John Croft's music.
Composer Biography
John Croft, the composer, studied philosophy and music at Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand) and later composition and music cognition at the University of Sheffield.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer John Croft's 'Seirēnes' cycle is inspired by the Greek word for 'entwiners,' referring to how musical lines twist and entangle to form a slow melody.
Composer Biography
John Croft has received several awards, including First Prize at the 2001 International Jurgenson Competition for his String Quartet and the 2012 Prix Ton Bruynèl for Intermedio III.
Performer Biography
Richard Craig, who performs flutes on this album, has commissioned numerous new works for the flute from composers including John Croft.
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