what we immerse ourselves in

review08.12.2020

Beyond the ASMR phenomenon

Sofie Birch and My Lambertsen. © Peter Følsgaard

For just about a decade the whispering vocabulary of ASMR has evolved as a sonic phenomenon. At the Academy for Open Listening, in Odense, sound artist Sofie Birch and visual artist My Lambertsen set out a new direction for the genre.

By Alifiyah Imani

review26.10.2020

One man, one mission

Mathias Monrad Møller showed us an exciting creative vision at his official debut concert as singer and composer – a vision overshadowing dull questions of mere skill.

By Andrew Mellor
review31.03.2020

The system needs to change

Pulsar Festival 2020 took place under the shadow of Marcela Lucatelli’s ‘RGBW’. It’s time for a critical look at the systems of power.

By James Black
review25.02.2020

A difficult beast to tame

With ‘Víddir’, a 60-minute composition of light and darkness, the Icelandic composer Bára Gísladóttir demonstrated the breadth of her imagination.

By Andrew Mellor

review04.12.2019

Chaos reigns

Marcela Lucatelli. © Caroline Bittencourt

Madness and humour coexisted on stage as Marcela Lucatelli completed her composition studies in Copenhagen with a special work for the occasion – and for the individuals of the world.

By Andrew Mellor

review27.11.2019

Future on repeat

For a festival that prides itself on its all-premieres programming, the 2019 Donaueschinger Musiktage felt more than a little stale.

By James Black
review07.10.2019

The impossible festival

The Young Nordic Music festival, one of the most impossible festivals in the world, is also one of the most enlightening ones.

By James Black
review20.11.2018

Gold fever and infernal machines

Simon Løffler’s personality shines through while Niels Lyhne Løkkegaard’s conceptual gold piece rings hollow at Gong Tomorrow.

By James Black

review03.08.2018

»An opera you need to see twice«

Mona Alenius Kaniewski. © Ólafur Steinar Gestsson/Copenhagen Opera Festival

A generational cycle of sexual abuse paired with a clear and lucid score. Last year’s operatic talk of the town, Louise Alenius’ ‘Silent Zone’, was back for one day, presenting both limitations and intense dramatic focus.

By Andrew Mellor

review31.01.2018

The gradual growth of ice crystals

Thinking big suits Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir. Andrew Mellor on her works at Njord Biennale 2018.

By Andrew Mellor
review17.11.2017

Gong Tomorrow

Anmeldelse af Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart (3.11.17, Koncertkirken) & Copenhagen Piano Trio etcetera (8.11.17, Glyptoteket) under Gong Tomorrow Festival 2017

By Andrew Mellor
review06.10.2017

Downfall – A journey to the underworld and back again

Andrew Mellor anmelder operaen 'Nedstigning: underverdenen tur-retur', Takkeloftet, 26.9.17 - Musik af Nicolai Worsaae, libretto af Julie Maj Jakobsen.

By Andrew Mellor