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Stara - The Music of Halldór Smárason
Sono Luminus

Stara - The Music of Halldór Smárason

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Details

Composer
SMARASON, HALLDOR
Artist
SIGGI STRING QUARTET
Format
CD
Label
Sono Luminus
Released
Jun 26, 2020
Catalog #
DSL-92242
UPC
053479224224

About

STARA is Halldór Smárason’s debut album. It was recorded in Halldór’s hometown of Ísafjörður, in the Westfjords region in the northwestern part of Iceland. Featuring works from different stages in the composer’s life, ranging from his student years in New York to this day as a family man and freelance composer, STARA shows Halldór’s development of a characteristic style and unique sense of narrative. All the works on the album are inspired by personal experiences and are often dedicated to people close to the composer himself. STARA features Halldór’s three string quartets: draw + play, Stara, and BLAKTA; the guitar solo piece Skúlptúr 1; and the chamber works _a_at_na and stop breathing. Halldór’s music has been described as atmospheric yet aggressive, characterized by a simmering energy just beneath the surface that erupts from time to time. His compositional voice is highly original and personal. In each composition, Halldór strives for a distinct approach, which is guided by the specifics of the composition (the occasions, the space, the instruments, the performer, etc.). As a result, his sonic repertoire is extremely rich. He often includes extra-musical and music-theatrical aspects, which create highly distinct artistic experiences. Additionally, Halldór has been acknowledged for high attention to detail in regard to sound and notation. STARA is intended to be an insightful portrait of the composer, introducing Halldór’s poetic sonic world.

Tracklist 6 tracks

  1. 1 Draw + Play 07:51
    Track
    1
    Title
    Draw + Play
    Duration
    07:51
    Composer
    Halldór Smárason
    Ensemble
    Siggi String Quartet
  2. 2 Stop Breathing 07:47
    Track
    2
    Title
    Stop Breathing
    Duration
    07:47
    Composer
    Halldór Smárason
    Performer
    Emilía Rós Sigfúsdóttir, Geirþrúður Ása Guðjonsdóttir, Tinna Thorsteinsdottir
    Ensemble
    Siggi String Quartet
  3. 3 Stara 09:10
    Track
    3
    Title
    Stara
    Duration
    09:10
    Composer
    Halldór Smárason
    Ensemble
    Siggi String Quartet
  4. 4 Skúlptúr 1 04:38
    Track
    4
    Title
    Skúlptúr 1
    Duration
    04:38
    Composer
    Halldór Smárason
    Performer
    Gulli Björnsson
  5. 5 BLAKTA 11:23
    Track
    5
    Title
    BLAKTA
    Duration
    11:23
    Composer
    Halldór Smárason
    Ensemble
    Siggi String Quartet
  6. 6 _a_at_na 08:08
    Track
    6
    Title
    _a_at_na
    Duration
    08:08
    Composer
    Halldór Smárason
    Performer
    Geirþrúður Ása Guðjonsdóttir, Tinna Thorsteinsdottir
    Ensemble
    Siggi String Quartet