Release Date: 02 October 2020
Label: Sono Luminus
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 053479701220
Genres: Classical Solo Instrumental
Composer/Series: Epicycle II
Description
Epicycle II, which was produced by Gyda and mixed with Jónsi, features music written for her, and/or in collaboration with her, by eight of Iceland´s most compelling composers – Ólöf Arnalds, Daníel Bjarnason, Úlfur Hansson, Jónsi, María Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir, Kjartan Sveinsson, Skúli Sverrisson, and Anna Thorvaldsdóttir. The album is a sequel to her highly acclaimed first solo album from 2017, Epicycle, on which Gyda created personal renditions of written music spanning over 2000 years. An epicycle refers to the geometric model of the solar system by the Ancient Greek mathematician and astronomer Ptolemy, in which a smaller circle’s center moves around the circumference of a larger circle. On Epicycle II, Gyda stretches the boundaries of genre even further, selecting composers who all have created their own unique sonic environments. The outcome is an expansive and colorful landscape, varied but connected in profound unity through Gyda’s highly personal touch.
Rachel Yonan; Kwan Yi
Runar Oskarsson; Helga Bryndis Magnusdottir; Sigurour Bjarki Gunnarsson; Siggi String Quartet
Laura Strickling; Joy Schreier; Carrie Bean Stute
Kristin Anna Valtysdottir; Aki Asgeirsson; Gyoa Valtysdottir; Ingi Garoar Erlendsson; Davio por Jon
Claire Chase; JACK Quartet
Una Sveinbjarnardottir
Maiani da Silva
Charlotte Mundy; Raymond J. Lustig; The Rhythm Method
Sergio Vartolo
Robert Plane (clarinet); Elias String Quaret, Gould Piano Trio; James Gilchrist (tenor); Tim Horton
Dimitri Tchesnokov
Ed Jones
Wolfgang Kogert
Tal Walker
Szymon Nehring
Sofja Gulbadamova
