Credits:

Gudmundsson, Hugi (1977-)

Description:

Equilibrium IV," the title of the album, was first performed at the 2005 Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan. The piece was performed in a venue that was more like a stadium than a concert stage, and the mixer that operated the electronic instruments was positioned more than 100 meters away from the stage, a situation that would have been unthinkable in a normal concert. The performance was a success, and the piece has since won several awards and become one of Gusmundsson's masterpieces. This is the first studio recording of the work, performed by the Reykjavik Chamber Orchestra. The work has the atmosphere of George Crumb and Olivier Messiaen. The album comes with a Blu-ray Audio disc containing the sound in high quality format. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Entropy for Flute, Clarinet, Cello, Piano~I. Arrow of Time
2.Entropy for Flute, Clarinet, Cello, Piano~II. Asymmetry of Time
3.Lux for Flute, Electronics
4.Equilibrium IV: Windbells for Bass Flute, Bass Clarinet, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Electronics~I. Agitated
5.Equilibrium IV: Windbells for Bass Flute, Bass Clarinet, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Electronics~II. Funeral in a Deserted Church
6.Equilibrium IV: Windbells for Bass Flute, Bass Clarinet, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Electronics~III. Wind Interrupt
7.Equilibrium IV: Windbells for Bass Flute, Bass Clarinet, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Electronics~IV. Foreign
8.Brot for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Double Bass, Electronics~I. Ostinato
9.Brot for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Double Bass, Electronics~II. Intermezzo I
10.Brot for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Double Bass, Electronics~III. Chorale
11.Brot for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Double Bass, Electronics~IV. Intermezzo II
12.Brot for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Double Bass, Electronics~V. Danse Macabre
13.Songs From Havamal II for Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Cor Anglais, String Quintet, Piano, Mezzo-Soprano~I. Ungur var eg fordhum
14.Songs From Havamal II for Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Cor Anglais, String Quintet, Piano, Mezzo-Soprano~II. Mildir, fraeknir
15.Songs From Havamal II for Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Cor Anglais, String Quintet, Piano, Mezzo-Soprano~III. Vodhir minar
16.Songs From Havamal II for Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Cor Anglais, String Quintet, Piano, Mezzo-Soprano~IV. Hrornar Tholl
17.Songs From Havamal II for Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Cor Anglais, String Quintet, Piano, Mezzo-Soprano~V. Litilla sanda