Anders F�risdal, Eirik Raude & Hakon Stene - Bj�rn Fongaard: Galaxe

On this 2-CD set Norwegian guitarist Anders F�risdal performs a selection of works by the internationally acclaimed composer Bj�rn Fongaard (1919-1980), who was himself an outstanding performer on the guitar.

The disc also includes music by three other major figures of the latter part of the 20th and first part of the 21st centuries, Brian Ferneyhough, �yvind Torvund, and Ole-Henrik Moe, all of which were commissioned by Anders F�risdal to explore the techniques developed by Fongaard. F�risdal is joined on several of the pieces by the percussionists H�kon Stene and Eirik Raude.

Norwegian composer Bj�rn Fongaard's works have attained a special place on the international contemporary music scene. Quarter-note scales, unique performance techniques on the electric guitar in combination with overdubs have fascinated composers and musicians alike. For several years guitarist Anders F�risdal has submerged himself in the innovative playing techniques and notation to be found in the scores of Fongaard, and based on this intense exploration he is now releasing the very first interpretation of these unusual scores.

Personnel: Anders F�risdal (electric and acoustic 1/4-tone guitars, voice), Eirik Raude (percussion), H�kon Stene (percussion)