Three of the pieces on this album, 'The Riddle' by Karin Rehnqvist, 'Wooden Bodies' by Tebogo Monnakgotla, and 'My Desert, My Rose' by Aleksandra Vrebalov, were directly involved with the Malva Quartet's creation or commissioned by them.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover art was created by Simon Hjortek.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Equmeniakyrkan, Vänersborg, Sweden, across three days in August 2020.
Performer Biography
The Malva Quartet, the performers on this album, was formed in 2008 during their studies at the Academy of Music and Drama, University of Gothenburg.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The Malva String Quartet, the performers on this album, are driven by curiosity and aim to push boundaries by experimenting with sounds and expectations.
Performer Biography
The Malva Quartet celebrates its 10th anniversary by inviting ten composers to write for them, including Tebogo Monnakgotla, whose piece 'Wooden Bodies' is featured on this album.
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