On a Ground

From Renaissance Spain to 21st century Denmark, On a Ground is a musical journey across time and traditions,centered around one of music's most universal elements: theground bass. Celebrated recorder virtuosa Michala Petriand renowned Japanese baroque harpist Marie Nishiyamaunite to explore the expressive power of this timeless form.Recorded, after a concerttour i Japan, including SuntoryHall, and just before the global lockdown at Chichibu MusePark in Japan, the album presents intimate and evocativeinterpretations of works by Diego Ortiz, Alessandro Marcello,J.S. Bach, Erik Satie, and contemporary Danish composerLars Hannibal, among others. The duo's collaboration revealsthe meditative beauty and subtle intricacies of their ancientinstruments.From the iconic Greensleeves and baroque gems to lyricalmodern compositions, On a Ground is a graceful, immersivelistening experience rooted in shared artistry and a deeprespect for musical heritage.Recorded December 2019, Chichibu Muse Park, Japan in theDXD format by Hironori Kosaka (OMF).