Erik Dahl Ensemble – info

Erik Dahl Ensemble

Erik Dahl Ensemble began in 2017 with an ambitious project. Inspired by Ursula K Le Guin’s science fiction classic The Left Hand of Darkness Erik composed Gethenian Suite. This hour-long work was first performed in 2018 at various places and then recorded and released as an album in 2020. The music is exploring the borderlands between chamber music and jazz with dashes of pop and experimental rock.

Since touring was out of the question during the pandemic Erik instead composed new music. Everyone’s Too Sad For Everything continues the musical search, with the theme of loneliness/sadness being an emotional catalyst. The album will be released in 2023.

Anna Cochrane, fiol/viola
Andreas Thurfjell, altsax/baritonsax
Anna Malmström, klarinett/basklarinett
Erik Dahl, piano/elektronik
Viktor Reuter, kontrabas
William Soovik, trummor/percussion

Practical info:

The band is a sextet and the music is written for this format. However we do occasionally perform in smaller constellations. It can be a fun and good option. Don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions.

Erik Dahl is a composer who combines different traditions into a sound of his own. Strong melodic lines form the centre of a rich musical landscape. Awarded Göteborgs Stads Kulturstipendium for 2017 and STIMstipendium 2020.