From Oblivion to Hope (album)
17 videos • 120 views • by Frank Horvat I Am Who I Am Records proudly presents From Oblivion to Hope, an album featuring the music of Canadian composer, Frank Horvat. This collection of works for string quartet was recorded by the Odin Quartet. LISTEN on all streaming platforms, including.... Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lXIyjC Apple Music: https://apple.co/3JR5WHq This album starts pessimistically with a track called Oblivion, which is an easy headspace to live in these days, especially in the context of the pandemic and its outcomes. As the album progresses, the tone evolves into something more optimistic, ending with a heartfelt work simply called Hope. The idea of going from the negative to the positive is a mindset and a mental health issue that fascinates the composer these days. The hope is that we can all unearth a life with more hope. Four of the tracks on the album are dedicated to the composition The Four Seasons…in High Park. This piece combines inspiration for two greats – Vivaldi’s iconic work and Toronto’s High Park. A series of four music videos in High Park, one in each glorious season, is available for viewing on this playlist. PERFORMERS: Odin Quartet Alex Toskov, Tanya Charles Iveniuk (violins) Matt Antal (viola) Samuel Bisson (cello) More about the string quartet compositions by Frank Horvat: https://frankhorvat.com/portfolio-gal... ALBUM: Listen: https://frankhorvat.com/discography/f... Produced by Frank Horvat & Alex Toskov Recorded at the Canterbury Music Company, Toronto, Canada. ABOUT FRANK HORVAT: “An accomplished multi-genre composer and pianist who has made the tricky musical leap that allows him to pursue a niche of his own” (Edmonton Journal). With a manic drive to create, his discography is continuously growing and his compositions have been premiered on four continents. His works have been performed in a variety of venues and been featured in festivals, plays, film, television networks and radio stations internationally. His music is both aggressive and introspective. The consequence of being born in a world of Gershwin, Glass and Zappa, he’s influenced by the post-modern idea of eclecticism. His compositions have a driving minimalism and a haunting reflection and are most often based on social injustices or the wondrousness of life, love and longing. Frank presently resides in Toronto with his wife/manager, Lisa. Educated at The Royal Conservatory and the University of Toronto, he is an Associate Composer at the Canadian Music Centre and member of the Canadian League of Composers. More about FRANK: http://frankhorvat.com CONNECT with FRANK: http://frankhorvat.com http://www.facebook.com/frankhorvatof... http://www.twitter.com/frankhorvat http://www.linkedin.com/in/frankhorvat https://www.instagram.com/frankhorvat...