When TRPTK granted me carte blanche for this album, I knew precisely what direction to take: to commission new music that pushes the boundaries of the harp and challenges our perceptions of it.
When TRPTK granted me carte blanche for this album, I knew precisely what direction to take: to commission new music that pushes the boundaries of the harp and challenges our perceptions of it.
When TRPTK granted me carte blanche for this album, I knew precisely what direction to take: to commission new music that pushes the boundaries of the harp and challenges our perceptions of it. In pursuit of this vision, I sought out two exceptionally distinctive composers: Valerio Sannicandro and Tony Roe.
Valerio Sannicandro utilises a plethora of extended techniques, incorporating a diverse range of textures, timbres and voice to create captivating sonic events.
Tony Roe, in contrast, working with electronics and devices to expand the harp’s sonic palette and create entirely new sounds. Blending acoustic and electronic elements going into a world of innovative sonic exploration.
Additionally, I carefully selected pieces by renowned composers Kaija Saariaho and Toshio Hosokawa, whose works speak to the essence of this musical exploration.
Label | TRPTK X |
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Genre(s) | Classical – Contemporary (> 1920) Electronic |
Artist(s) | Doriene Marselje |
Composer(s) | Hosokawa, Toshio Roe, Tony Saariaho, Kaija Sannicandro, Valerio |
Recording location(s) | Muziekcentrum van de Omroep - Studio 7, Hilversum (NL) Studio 150 Bethlehemkerk, Amsterdam (NL) |
Recording date(s) | September & November 2023 |
Cat. No. | TTX 0006 |
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Release date |
September 20th, 2024 |
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Microphones | Josephson C617 w/ Gefell MK221 capsules (main & height) |
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Microphone preamps | Grace Design m801mk2 |
AD/DA conversion | Merging Technologies Hapi MkII |
Recording resolution | DSD 11.2MHz 1bit |
Mastering resolution | PCM 352.8kHz 64bit |
Monitoring (recording) | Audeze LCD-X |
Monitoring (mastering) | Grimm Audio LS1be |
Cabling | Grimm Audio TPR XLR |
"It's a wholly unique listening experience [...] The quality in recording is also a treat, and allows the listener to completely immerse oneself into Marselje's work while simultaneously bringing across the human element of the performance."
Jerika Hayes, The Absolute Sound