Mari Samuelsen

What Mari Samuelsen makes

Topics classical, violin, music, parenthood, contemporary-composers

In Mari Samuelsen’s musical universe there are no barriers between the music of such contemporary composers as Max Richter, Caroline Shaw, Philip Glass or Arvo Pärt and that of Bach, Beethoven and Vivaldi. With her breathtaking artistry and adventurous approach to programming and presentation, Samuelsen inspires audiences worldwide. The Norwegian violinist’s emotionally charged style of playing, backed by an immaculate technique and searching intelligence, makes her broad repertoire even more captivating to listen to. Set for release digitally and on vinyl on 30 August 2024, her third DG album, LIFE, is inspired by her experience of becoming a mother. Offering a kaleidoscopic musical reflection of some of the emotional discoveries that come with parenthood, it presents music by Olivia Belli, Bryce Dessner, Ludovico Einaudi, Nils Frahm, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Mário Laginha, Hania Rani, Max Richter, Steve Reich and Franz Schubert.

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