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Visions

Anders Miolin

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Format: CD

Cat No: PRIMA011

Release Date:  15 October 2021

Label:  Prima Classic

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  850000325227

Genres:  Classical  Solo Instrumental  

  • Description

    In this new album, Anders presents a world premiere recording of his original compositions in a new style that could be called—echoing Anders' own words—"Imaginism".

    "Imaginism" was a Russian avant-garde poetic movement starting after the revolution of 1917 – it was known, for example, for poems without verbs that evoked a more powerful emotional impression. The compositions included in this album were created in the second half of 2020 in symbiosis and dialogue with my unique instrument – the 12-string DODEKA guitar, to date the only one in the world. In spite of this I always hear and think beyond the instrument, composing for an orchestra of universal sounds. Although the pieces can be described, it is important to let the poetry speak for itself – experiencing the emotional imagery rather than "understanding".

    "Visions" is Anders Miolin's third solo album with Prima Classic.

    Anders Miolin was born in Stockholm and studied at the music academies in Copenhagen, Malmö and Basel. He is professor of classical guitar at Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland, receiving international acclaim as a performer, teacher, recording artist, arranger and composer. He has released eleven albums with internationally renowned labels. "Romantic" is the second album in a long series of captivating thematic recordings to be released in the coming years with PRIMA CLASSIC. The highly distinguished artistry of Anders Miolin is characterized by a unique instrument, unique programs and a unique sound. Anders Miolin is a cosmopolitan in styles whilst continuing and developing the guitar tradition. His programs span from the Renaissance to contemporary music, with a daring twist of improvisation. As an arranger and composer, he aims to create exciting and timeless soundscapes beyond the everyday experience, searching to evoke emotion and phantasy in the listener. His philosophy is to contemplate the human life as a journey – through time, space, and experience – always with appreciation for the moment's beauty. This way, his compositions explore the life as an Odyssey. Anders Miolin performs on the unique 12-string guitar DODEKA, his creation of a sound universe beyond the ordinary, built by the Swiss luthier Ermanno Chiavi.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Frescoes Of Akrotiri I. The Saffron Goddess
      • 2. Frescoes Of Akrotiri II. The Swallows
      • 3. Frescoes Of Akrotiri III. The Antilopes
      • 4. Frescoes Of Akrotiri IV. The Dolphins
      • 5. Quatre Prieres: Priere I
      • 6. Quatre Prieres: Priere II
      • 7. Quatre Prieres: Priere III
      • 8. Quatre Prieres: Priere IV
      • 9. Twilight Waltz
      • 10. Trois Mysteres : Mystere Du Desert
      • 11. Trois Mysteres : Mystere En Blanc
      • 12. Trois Mysteres : Mystere En Violet
      • 13. Poeme Asymetrique
      • 14. Valse Mosaique
      • 15. Dos Dibujos Ibericos Lejanos : Habanera Oscura
      • 16. Dos Dibujos Ibericos Lejanos: Bolero Sereno
      • 17. Two Soundscapes: Les Montagnes Lumineuses
      • 18. Two Soundscapes: O Barco Azul
      • 19. Deux Nocturnes I. Nocturne Bleu
      • 20. Deux Nocturnes II. Nocturne Pourpre
      • 21. Les Reves De Sheherazade: La Princesse
      • 22. Les Reves De Sheherazade: Le Djinn
      • 23. Trois Homages: La Charmeuse De Serpents (Hommage A Henri Rousseau)
      • 24. Trois Homages: Tuvstarr (Hommage A John Bauer)
      • 25. Trois Homages : Nafea Faa Ipoipo (Hommage A Paul Gauguin)
      • 26. The Flow Of Time