Christian Winther Christensen (1977-)
Almost in G
Sextet
Chorale
Trio à cordes
Nachtmusik
Being Apu Sarkar
Four Hyper-Realistic Songs

Ensemble Scenatet

Hannah Törnell Wettermark, flûte
Vicky Wright, mélodica, clarinette, clarinette basse
Karl Husom, trompette
Matias Seibæk, mélodica, percussion
Frederik Munk Larsen, guitares
Tine Rehling, harpe
Sven Micha Slot, piano- Kirsten Riis-Jensen, violon
Mina Fred, alto
Karolina Ôhman, violoncelle
Manuel Nawri, direction
Anna Berit Asp Christensen, direction artistique

A distinctive language, an original tone, a unique voice – all these phenomena are rarely experienced as convincingly as in Christian Winther Christensen’s music. Earlier periods may flicker up once in a while, yet this music is fundamentally and radically of the 21st century. Yes, these are classical instruments. And yes, this is New Music. But the familiar elements are assembled and rearranged in ways that make you want to listen to this music again and again, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing. On his first encounter with this album while sitting in a Berlin park our First Listener, radio maker Peter Meanwell, noted: “... within this music is an obsession with the detail of being human. The peculiarities that make us unique, the infirmities that construct character. It is the embrace of the everyday ...” — SCENATET are one of the most innovative ensembles in Europe – we are delighted to welcome them here with us at col legno!