The piano trio Moskus was nominated for two Spellemannspriser (Norwegian Grammies) for the debut album, 'Salmesykkel', and garnered rave reviews for their follow-up record, 'Mestertyven'. On their eagerly awaited third album Moskus have expanded both their soundscape and their collection of instruments.
The trio's recording sessions have all taken place in different cities and venues - and for pianist Anja Lauvdal on widely different instruments. 'Salmesykkel' was recorded at the legendary Atlantis Studio in Stockholm on a Steinway grand piano, while for the follow-up album, 'Mestertyven', an ordinary upright piano was played in Risør Church. After a successful concert at Haugesund Billedgalleri the trio decided to record their third album there. The gallery, which was designed by the architect David Sandved, boasts several rooms with outstanding and inspiring acoustics in addition to an older Steinway.
This is a recording full of stark contrasts, from unassuming acoustic chamber music to small, surprising and simple electronic pieces. They have also invited the musical trailblazer Nils Økland to join them, and he plays Hardanger fiddle on two exceptionally inspired tracks.
Personnel: Anja Lauvdal (piano, Harmonium and synthesizer), Fredrik Luhr Dietrichson (double bass), Hans Hulbækmo (drums, percussion, saw and flute), guest: Nils Økland (Hardanger fiddle)
