BJARNASON Over Light Earth. Emergence. Solitudes
Icelandic label profiles one of its composer founders
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Composer or Director: Daniel Bjarnason
Genre:
Chamber
Label: Bedroom Community
Magazine Review Date: 12/2013
Media Format: CD or Download
Media Runtime: 48
Mastering:
DDD
Catalogue Number: HVALUR18
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
---|---|
Over Light Earth |
Daniel Bjarnason, Composer
Daniel Bjarnason, Composer |
Emergence |
Daniel Bjarnason, Composer
Daniel Bjarnason, Composer |
Solitudes |
Daniel Bjarnason, Composer
Daniel Bjarnason, Composer |
Author: Richard Whitehouse
Even more absorbing musically is Solitudes – a piece that emerged out of an earlier piano concerto, of which traces can be found in numerous brief cadenza-like passages throughout the five movements, as well as the recourse to prepared piano such as gives the later stages an almost whimsical humour which is further enhanced by the subtle electronic component. Excellent performances (not for nothing is Bjarnason being taken up by orchestras on both sides of the USA), along with closely miked yet detailed and never un-atmospheric sound and succinct booklet-notes, round out an auspicious release whose one drawback (for CD purchasers at any rate) might be the relatively meagre playing time. Do investigate this and related releases by the composer on this label, and expect to hear much more of Bjarnason’s music over the years ahead.
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