Aleksandra Gryka (1977-)
"Youmec", pour clavecin et ensemble
"Interialcell", pour ensemble
"Emtyloop", pour ensemble
"Einerjedneither", pour ensemble
"Mutedisorder", pour ensemble

Florian Müller, clavecin
Klangforum Wien
Johannes Kalitzke, direction

Aleksandra Gryka is undoubtedly one of the most enigmatic and fascinating figures of the young generation of Polish composers. She does not comment on her works, does not give interviews, and does not provide critics with an insight into her scores (which even causes the occasional international scandal). She is also mysterious in her music: her works are like planets with their own atmosphere and laws. The narrative is usually torn, fragmentary and always incomplete, it leaves the listener unsatisfied. Her music is strongly influenced by natural and theoretical sciences, especially quantum physics. She is also inspired by literature, including science-fiction. This album is part of Klangforum Wien’s series exploring the Polish contemporary music scene.