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Release Date: 06 June 2025
Label: Lawo
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 7090020184418
Genres: Classical Solo Instrumental
Composer/Series: Arts and Signs
Description
Acclaimed composer Martin Romberg presents Arts and Signs, a striking new piano album performed by Alexandra Silocea. This release explores the deep connection between music, symbolism, and visual art, offering an immersive and ethereal listening experience.
Romberg, known for his ability to blend classical tradition with modern storytelling, crafts a series of evocative works that resonate with poetic depth. Inspired by mythology, fantasy literature, poetry and the works of notorious Norwegian painter Odd Nerdrum, Arts and Signs invite listeners on a journey through sound and meaning. French Romanian pianist Alexandra Silocea brings these pieces to life with technical mastery and profound expression, capturing both the complexity and emotional power of Romberg's music.
With Arts and Signs, Romberg continues to expand the boundaries of contemporary piano music, creating a sound world that is both meditative and timeless. This release is a must-hear for lovers of dream-worlds and narrative-driven piano music.
Martin Romberg (b. 1978) is a Norwegian composer renowned for his distinctive fusion of classical, composition with literature, mythology, and fantasy-inspired themes. His
programmatic, ethereal and deeply atmospheric music has been performed by leading orchestras, choirs and ensembles worldwide.
Captivating audiences with her emotional performances, Alexandra Silocea collaborates with contemporary composers and performs with leading orchestras and conductors on all major stages. A Bosendorfer artist and host of the Piano Fortissimo Podcast she pioneers new concert formats. Arts and Signs was recorded on the spectacular Bosendorfer 214VC Collector's Item Gustav Klimt Tree of Life, which exists in only 25 instruments worldwide
Tracklisting
Alexandra Silocea
Nordic Voices, Nivalis Barokk
Tora Augestad, NyNorsk Messingkvintett
Kare Nordstoga
Kammerkoret Nova, Julia Selina Blank
Harpreet Bansal, Cikada, Harpreet Bansal Trio
Ingela Oien, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Ingar Bergby, BIT20 Ensemble
Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Ingar Bergby
Alexandra Silocea
Alexandra Silocea
