VISIONS Anders Miolin

• Anders Miolin (b. 1961): Frescoes of Akrotiri:
• 1Miolin: Frescoes of Akrotiri: I. The Saffron Goddess04:45
• 2Miolin: Frescoes of Akrotiri: II. The Swallows03:17
• 3Miolin: Frescoes of Akrotiri: III. The Antilopes02:34
• 4Miolin: Frescoes of Akrotiri: IV. The Dolphins02:53
• Two Soundscapes:
• 5Miolin: Two Soundscapes: Les Montagnes Lumineuses03:34
• 6Miolin: Two Soundscapes: O Barco Azul02:36
• Trois Mystères:
• 7Miolin: Trois Mystères: Mystère Du Desert01:52
• 8Miolin: Trois Mystères: Mystère En Blanc03:01
• 9Miolin: Trois Mystères: Mystère En Violet02:21
• Les rêves de Shéhérazade:
• 10Miolin: Les rêves de Shéhérazade: La Princesse02:26
• 11Miolin: Les rêves de Shéhérazade: Le Djinn03:06
• Anders Miolin:
• 12Miolin: Twilight Waltz03:09
• 13Miolin: The Flow of Time05:12
• 14Miolin: Poème Asymétrique03:16
• 15Miolin: Valse Mosaïque05:03
• Quatre Prières:
• 16Miolin: Quatre Prières: Prière I02:00
• 17Miolin: Quatre Prières: Prière II01:33
• 18Miolin: Quatre Prières: Prière III01:36
• 19Miolin: Quatre Prières: Prière IV02:51
• Anders Miolin:
• 20Miolin: La Charmeuse de Serpents (Hommage à Henri Rousseau)04:15
• 21Miolin: Tuvstarr (Hommage à John Bauer)02:46
• 22Miolin: Nafea Faa Ipoipo? (Hommage à Paul Gauguin)03:06
• Deux Nocturnes:
• 23Miolin: Deux Nocturnes: I. Nocturne Bleu01:58
• 24Miolin: Deux Nocturnes: II. Nocturne Pourpre01:24
• Dos Dibujos Ibéricos Lejanos:
• 25Miolin: Dos Dibujos Ibéricos Lejanos: Habanera Oscura02:14
• 26Miolin: Dos Dibujos Ibéricos Lejanos: Bolero Sereno02:58
• Total Runtime01:15:46

Info for VISIONS

In this new album, Anders presents a world premiere recording of his original compositions in a new style that could be calledechoing 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, Malm 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.

Anders Miolin, guitar

Anders Miolin
is a Swedish-Swiss classical guitar performer and composer. Anders Miolin is professor of classical guitar at the Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland. He gives recitals and masterclasses world-wide and is acclaimed for his unique performances on the innovative 13- and 12- string guitars, invented in collaboration with the luthier Ermanno Chiavi (chiaviguitars.com), Zurich.

Anders Miolin's repertoire spans from the works of the Renaissance to the modern times, including his own compositions, which are strongly inspired by the musical worlds of Bach, Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky.

Miolin's music strives to unite the sounds of the past and present, creating a unique blend from the historical tones of long-standing musical traditions combined with contemporary imagination.

The result is an open-ended musical journey through a sound-space of innovation and surprise.

The art of Anders Miolin is an imaginative abundance of iridiscent colours and forms. Anders' compositions are inspired by the structures of nature.

His interpretation of the classical repertoire is fresh and innovative, relating the music of the past times to the present day person's perspective. The human emotions expressed in the music are timeless, and are still as actual in the 21st century as when they were composed. ​

The highly distinguished artistry of Anders Miolin is characterized by a unique instrument, unique programs and a unique sound. Regarded as one of today’s most creative and versatile guitarists his concerts, recordings and masterclasses receive highest acclaim internationally.

Carrying forward and developing tradition, Anders Miolin is a cosmopolitan in styles – his programs span from baroque to contemporary. As composer, Miolin creates unique, exciting and timeless soundscapes beyond conventional styles and clichés. Anders Miolin is the world’s leading exponent of the “Chiavi-Miolin” classical 12-string guitar ΔΩΔΕΚΑ and professor at the Zürich University of the Arts.

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