Michala Petri, the recorder virtuoso on this album, was a child prodigy who debuted at age 11 and has since performed over 5,000 concerts and released more than 80 critically acclaimed recordings.
Performer Biography
Theatre of Voices, founded by Paul Hillier, is a leading vocal ensemble known for its clear sound and versatility, collaborating with composers like Arvo Pärt and Steve Reich, and contributing to film soundtracks.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rasmussen's music often uses deconstructed Faroese folk and psalm tones as foundational elements, which he has increasingly allowed to come to the fore in his works since his first symphony.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Sunleif Rasmussen compares the gradual changes in his musical themes to sailing around the Faroese islands, where perspectives on the same place change slowly and subtly.
Performer Biography
Paul Hillier, the conductor on this album, has had a diverse career as a singer, conductor, composer, and writer, founding both the Hilliard Ensemble and Theatre of Voices, and receiving numerous awards including Grammy Awards.
Composer Biography
Sunleif Rasmussen is responsible for the Faroe Islands' first opera and its first Nordic Council Music Prize, awarded in 2002 for his Symphony No. 1, Oceanic Days.
Composer Biography
Sunleif Rasmussen, born in 1961 on the Faroese island of Sandoy, learned musical notation from his grandmother's organ book and absorbed Faroese folk tunes and hymns by listening.
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