LARGE BIRD MASK
Large Bird Mask is a recording featuring the acclaimed contemporary ensemble Cikada performing works by internationally renowned Norwegian composer Rolf Wallin.
A leading voice in contemporary music, Wallin’s compositions are known for their striking blend of mathematical precision, organic textures, and emotional depth. Large Bird Mask captures some of Wallin’s most innovative chamber music, masterfully brought to life by the virtuosic musicians of Cikada — one of Scandinavia’s foremost interpreters of new music.
The title work, Large Bird Mask, is inspired by shamanistic rituals and ancient ceremonial objects, where Wallin translates symbolic and spiritual dimensions into soundscapes that are both primal and sophisticated. Throughout the album, listeners will encounter Wallin’s unique musical language — where cutting-edge compositional techniques meet moments of haunting beauty and raw power.
Cikada, founded in 1989, has built a formidable reputation on the international stage, known for their precision, fearless programming, and close collaborations with leading composers of our time. This release marks yet another milestone in their longstanding partnership with Wallin, whose works they have championed across Europe and beyond.
Rolf Wallin (1957*)
Seven Disobediences for piano and ensemble
1 Seek - 01:35
2 Push - 05:12
3 Sink - 02:01
4 Spin - 03:55
5 Stab - 00:41
6 Lean - 08:05
7 Quit - 00:25
8 Dawn Chorus 1 (Improvisation) - 02:35
9 Birds Within Us: I. Starling - 06:01
10 Dawn Chorus 2 (Improvisation) - 02:52
11 Birds Within Us: II. Nightingale - 05:34
12 Dawn Chorus 3 (Improvisation) - 02:30
13 Birds Within Us: III. Skylark - 04:28
14 Dawn Chorus 4 (Improvisation) - 06:29
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