Icelandic composer and cellist Anna Thorvaldsdottir celebrates the Oct. 25 release of her CD RhízÅma (Innova Recordings) with a concert of electronic collage pieces constructed from the orchestra recordings for the CD. Also on the program are other acoustic and electronic pieces by Anna. The acoustic pieces will be performed by Ashley Walters (cello), Batya MacAdam-Somer (violin), Berglind María Tómasdóttir (flute), David Medine (viola), Eric Derr (percussion), Steven Solook (percussion), and Anna Thorvaldsdottir (cello). Also featured is experimental DJ/electronic wizard Mike Gao who will perform his own electronic manipulations of materials from RhízÅma. The album will be available for purchase after the concert at which point the gathering will move to a more party-friendly location to continue the celebration!
The CD includes three larger works by Anna for orchestra and chamber orchestra, separated by five smaller movements from a solo percussed piano work. The pieces are performed by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Bjarnason, the Icelandic CAPUT Ensemble, conducted by Snorri Sigfus Birgisson, and by percussionist Justin DeHart. "Hrím," the opening piece on RhízÅma, was awarded Composition of the Year (2010) at the Icelandic Music Awards 2011.
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