180g Double LP!
Fearlessly embracing new music, Norwegian virtuoso violinist Mari Samuelsen debuts on Deutsche Grammophon as the first woman violinist on DG's New Repertoire roster. Her self-titled album, MARI, explores our longing to feel grounded, to escape into nature, and how that sits with the modern notion of global citizens and the busy, fulfilling lives we wish to lead. "This contrast is something we'll see more and more of", says Mari. "The urge to live slow is going to become more important in order to keep yourself, your life and your mind in balance. But when you are conscious of these two, contrasting worlds, one can experience 'a moment of flow', where you are able reconcile these opposites, if only fleetingly."
MARI was conceived over the course of a year and a half, a process that was constantly evolving. Mindful of the power music has to transport people back in time or to certain places, Mari sought out pieces and composers that were evocative of dreams and a childlike innocence, as well as the contrast inherent in our perceptions of modern living and culture. "Things that are beautiful but not tangible" was one criterion; "places and memories that are pure and untouched" another.
The album contains works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Philip Glass, Max Richter, Peter Gregson, Johann Johannsson, Brian Eno, Peteris Vasks and others.
" MARI is just one step in the direction that I will continue in for years to come; it's the beginning of a journey, and I'm constantly exploring new ideas and widening my musical horizon." Mari Samuelsen
Features:
• 180g Vinyl
• Double LP
• Gatefold jacket
• Limited time download card
• Made in Germany
Musicians:
Mari Samuelsen, violin
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Jonathan Stockhammer, conductor
Christian Badzura, piano
Selections:
LP 1
Side A:
Vladimir Martynov (b. 1946)
1. "Come In!" - for solo and string orchestra, 2nd mvt
Max Richter (b. 1966)
2. Dona Nobis Pacem 2
Philip Glass (b. 1937)
3. Einstein On The Beach: Knee Play 2
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
4. Invention No. 13 in A minor, BWV 784 - arr. for solo violin & strings by Christian Badzura
Clark (b. 1979)
5. Mammal Step Sequence
Brian Eno (b. 1948), Jon Hopkins (b. 1979), Leo Abrahams (b. 1977)
6. Emerald And Stone - arr. for solo violin & orchestra by Max Knoth
Christian Badzura
7. 847
Side B:
Johann Sebastian Bach
1. Chaconne From Partita For Violin Solo In D Minor, BMV 1004
Max Richter
2. Fragment
Johann Sebastian Bach
3. Presto From Sonata For Violin Solo In G Minor, BWV 1001
Peter Gregson (b. 1987)
4. Sequence (Four) - for solo violin and string orchestra divisi
LP 2
Side A:
Johann Johannsson (1969-2018)
1. Heptapod B - arr. for solo violin & orchestra by Max Knoth
Peteris Vasks (b. 1946)
2. Vientulais Engelis (Lonely Angels) - Meditation for violin and string orchestra
Philip Glass
3. Violin Concerto - 2nd mvt - arr. for solo violin & string orchestra by Gediminas Gelgotas
Side B:
Max Richter
1. Vocal
Brian Eno, Hans-Joachim Roedelius (b. 1934), Dieter Moebius (1944-2015)
2. By This River - arr. for solo violin & orchestra by Christian Badzura
Johann Johannsson
3. Good Night, Day
Max Richter
4. November
Fearlessly embracing new music, Norwegian virtuoso violinist Mari Samuelsen debuts on Deutsche Grammophon as the first woman violinist on DG's New Repertoire roster. Her self-titled album, MARI, explores our longing to feel grounded, to escape into nature, and how that sits with the modern notion of global citizens and the busy, fulfilling lives we wish to lead. "This contrast is something we'll see more and more of", says Mari. "The urge to live slow is going to become more important in order to keep yourself, your life and your mind in balance. But when you are conscious of these two, contrasting worlds, one can experience 'a moment of flow', where you are able reconcile these opposites, if only fleetingly."
MARI was conceived over the course of a year and a half, a process that was constantly evolving. Mindful of the power music has to transport people back in time or to certain places, Mari sought out pieces and composers that were evocative of dreams and a childlike innocence, as well as the contrast inherent in our perceptions of modern living and culture. "Things that are beautiful but not tangible" was one criterion; "places and memories that are pure and untouched" another.
The album contains works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Philip Glass, Max Richter, Peter Gregson, Johann Johannsson, Brian Eno, Peteris Vasks and others.
" MARI is just one step in the direction that I will continue in for years to come; it's the beginning of a journey, and I'm constantly exploring new ideas and widening my musical horizon." Mari Samuelsen
Features:
• 180g Vinyl
• Double LP
• Gatefold jacket
• Limited time download card
• Made in Germany
Musicians:
Mari Samuelsen, violin
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Jonathan Stockhammer, conductor
Christian Badzura, piano
Selections:
LP 1
Side A:
Vladimir Martynov (b. 1946)
1. "Come In!" - for solo and string orchestra, 2nd mvt
Max Richter (b. 1966)
2. Dona Nobis Pacem 2
Philip Glass (b. 1937)
3. Einstein On The Beach: Knee Play 2
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
4. Invention No. 13 in A minor, BWV 784 - arr. for solo violin & strings by Christian Badzura
Clark (b. 1979)
5. Mammal Step Sequence
Brian Eno (b. 1948), Jon Hopkins (b. 1979), Leo Abrahams (b. 1977)
6. Emerald And Stone - arr. for solo violin & orchestra by Max Knoth
Christian Badzura
7. 847
Side B:
Johann Sebastian Bach
1. Chaconne From Partita For Violin Solo In D Minor, BMV 1004
Max Richter
2. Fragment
Johann Sebastian Bach
3. Presto From Sonata For Violin Solo In G Minor, BWV 1001
Peter Gregson (b. 1987)
4. Sequence (Four) - for solo violin and string orchestra divisi
LP 2
Side A:
Johann Johannsson (1969-2018)
1. Heptapod B - arr. for solo violin & orchestra by Max Knoth
Peteris Vasks (b. 1946)
2. Vientulais Engelis (Lonely Angels) - Meditation for violin and string orchestra
Philip Glass
3. Violin Concerto - 2nd mvt - arr. for solo violin & string orchestra by Gediminas Gelgotas
Side B:
Max Richter
1. Vocal
Brian Eno, Hans-Joachim Roedelius (b. 1934), Dieter Moebius (1944-2015)
2. By This River - arr. for solo violin & orchestra by Christian Badzura
Johann Johannsson
3. Good Night, Day
Max Richter
4. November
