A BREATH IN THE VOID
– to capture a breath that is indeed another, a breath of nothing, a breeze in the divine, a wind that transcends the earthly.
- to embrace a breath that is truly an otherworldly whisper.

Six movements for violin and piano: 
1) Song is Existence
2) Timeless Beauty
3) Fluidity of Time
4) A Breath in the Void
5) Being
6) A Different Breath

In the realm of musical creation inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke's evocative poem Ein Gott vermags, my composition embarks on a sonic exploration of the profound themes articulated by the poet. The chosen title encapsulates the essence of the musical endeavour – a breath that resonates with a different quality, a whisper that transcends the ordinary. 

Premiere by Rikke Sandberg and Kirstine Schneider at Nordisk Kammermusikfestival, Hillerød, July 23, 2024. Album release, September 26, 2025. Commissioned by and dedicated to Rikke Sandberg og Kirstine Schneider.
 

Supported by: Koda Culture.
 

The interplay between the violin and piano mirrors the intricate dance of conflicting emotions and existential questions posed by Rilke. The violin's narrow path and the piano's expansive resonance symbolize the “crossroads of heart paths, where no temple stands” for a singular truth.

Structurally, the composition mirrors the fluidity of time, echoing Rilke's inquiry into when the Earth and stars turn their gaze upon our existence. Tension and release become the musical embodiment of the ever-changing nature of our being, as expressed in the poet's verses.

Link:

https://orcd.co/abreathinthevoid

The Danish ensemble Contemporánea presents BILLOW, a fusion of contemporary classical music and experimental electronica. BILLOW is a 47-minute, nine-movement performance for clarinet (Bb, G, Bass), live electronics processed through MaxMSP, and immersive video created by Simon Janssen, Hamburg. It unfolds with poetic fragments from Goethe’s “Der Zauberlehrling” (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice). The themes of ambition, chaos, and loss of control lend a narrative dimension, while the music and visuals create an abstract, otherworldly experience. Yet, even without knowledge of Goethe or the work’s origins, the music invites you to experience and interpret the journey individually.

Drawing inspiration from 80s funk, techno, and Balkan and African rhythms, the project transcends musical boundaries. You ride on a growing wave from the enchantment of the spell and a dramatic moment of the broom being cleaved by the axe to a hedonistic denial of exploring crisis, exponential growth through three stages of increasing ecstasy and chaos before the billow finally breaks through. 

Does only the desolate emptiness remain?

BILLOW is made possible through generous support from the Danish Arts Foundation, Goethe-Institut Dänemark, William Demant Fonden, Konsul George Jorck og Hustru Emma Jorck’s Fond, BUPL, Københavns Kommunes Musikudvalg, and the Sonning-Fonden.

Listen here:
https://orcd.co/billow

"Transcience of Time" is an in-depth exploration of the concept of time and its transcendent nature through musical expression. This 53-minute release marks the culmination of over 20 years of collaboration between double bassist Irina-Kalina Goudeva, guitarist George Vassilev, and composer Ejnar Kanding. The seven works presented across 15 tracks traverse genres and styles while deeply rooted in the aesthetic and tradition of classical music. These pieces blend acoustic and electroacoustic soundscapes, exploring a distinctive sonic world that challenges and immerses the listener by combining advanced compositional methods with cutting-edge digital tools (MaxMSP). The artistic objective is to create and refine a complex, innovative sound while expanding the instrumental, technical, and expressive potential of the double bass and guitar, enhanced by Irina-Kalina Goudeva's contralto voice.

Thematically, the music is inspired by dramaturgical ideas from the poetry of Sylvie Arlettaz (Switzerland), Pablo Neruda (Chile), and Marie Lundquist (Sweden), as well as metaphors relating to humanity, nature, the cosmos, and spirituality.

The Danish Arts Foundation, Koda Culture, Knud Højgaards Fond, and William Demant Fonden have supported the project. Production partners: GVRecords, Ikana Art Studio and Association Concordia. 

 

Tracklist:

Resonant Revival (track 1-7, 12:00’)

Papilio Machaon (track 8, 10:15’, inspired by a painting of Nes Lerpa)

Le Temps qui passe* (track 9, 1:56’)

Recomenzar el Infinito (track 10, 4:21’, a poem by Pablo Neruda is sung)

Quatre Éléments* (track 11, 2:29’)

Une claire eau (track 12-14. 10:53’) inspired by a poem by Sylvie Arlettaz)

“…he was no longer there…“ (track 15, 11:13’) inspired by a poem by Marie Lundquist)
 

Album duration: 53:07’

*a poem by Sylvie Arlettaz is recited in each of these two works

Listening link: https://orcd.co/transcienceoftime

The 75-minute Nordic Trilogy (2021–2023) by Ejnar Kanding has been a streaming success, particularly on Amazon Music. This tonally and melodically grounded music is part of the aesthetic in Kanding’s broad and multifaceted body of work. It is followed by the album Fragile Fortitude, composed for the brilliant Danish musicians Monika Malmquist, Ida Nørholm, and Christine Raft, who form the piano trio, Trio Ismena.

Inspired by Giacometti’s art, especially his masterpiece Woman (Flat II), Fragile Fortitude delves into the complex balance between vulnerability and inner strength, reflecting the intricacies of the human condition. This work was created in collaboration with the National Gallery of Denmark and EarUnit.

Supported by the Danish Arts Foundation, Augustinus Foundation, William Demant Foundation, and Aage and Johanne Louis-Hansen Foundation.

https://orcd.co/fragilefortitude

We are proud to present the upcoming single "...he was no longer there" by Ejnar Kanding performed by Duo ConCordis

"...he was no longer there" written for guitar, double bass, and MaxMSP, released July 12, 2024, is a single, which will be followed by the Duo ConCordis album coming on October 18, 2024 performed by George Vassilev, guitar, and Irina-Kalina Goudeva, double bass. Recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered by GVrecords, electronics produced by Ejnar Kanding. 
"...he was no longer there" is music that captures the essence of the boundless sorrow of losing a loved one, particularly the heart-wrenching pain of losing a child. It transcends traditional genre boundaries, combining the plucking of guitar strings and the resonant bowing of double bass with ambient electronic landscapes and real-time effects processing. It offers solace and a contemplative space for listeners to reflect on the depths of loss and the beauty of remembrance. The Danish Arts Foundation, Koda Culture, and William Demant Fonden supported the release. 

Pre-save: 
https://orcd.co/hewasnolongerthere

We are delighted to have the single Opus 18 v2 (Resonance of Love) featured on the Classical Edge playlist on Apple Music. Listen here

Out today is the new single release Opus 18 by My Beautiful Decay 1973 featuring cellist Josefine Opsahl and violinist Cæcilie Balling. The single has two versions "Opus 18 (City of Angels) and Opus 18 v2 (Resonance of Love).

Listen here: https://orcd.co/opus18

Also the new music video is released to Opus 18 (City of Angels). 
Se it here on Youtube:
Fore more follow the artist on his website: www.mbd73.com