Daniel Bortz: Double Concerto for One

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Label
BIS
Release Date
August 14, 2026
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    Featuring
    • COMPOSER
      Daniel Bortz
    • PERFORMER
      Malin Broman, Kungsbacka Piano Trio, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Musica Vitae
    Product Details
    • RELEASE DATE
      August 14, 2026
    • UPC
      7318599926339
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      BIS-2633
    • LABEL
      BIS
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE

Active as a composer since the mid-1960s, Daniel Bortz is widely regarded today as one of the most important composers in Swedish musical history. His music has always been characterised by it's simplicity and precision, which highlight the power of his emotionally charged messages. The three works presented here share a common thread of a personal kind: the collaboration with violinist and violist Malin Broman. She has been a direct source of inspiration for all three works; First as a member of the Kungsbacka Piano Trio, later as artistic director of the string orchestra Musica Vitae, and finally as soloist in Double Concerto for One. In her various roles, she has functioned both as an interpreter and a catalyst. About Double Concerto for One, Broman said: 'An incredibly beautiful and dramatic work. Daniel's music is close to song; it feels as though you are singing when you play.' The concerto is followed by Sinfonia 14, written for string orchestra alone. This large-scale, emotionally intense work features volcanic outbursts alongside moments of stillness. The Piano Trio concludes the program with a powerful, driving opening, a deeply emotional slow middle movement, and a finale of irresistible energy.