"A simply stunning piece of music" - Alex Noble, BBC WM 95.6.
On Saturday 27th July, Sunset at Sea was aired on BBC Introducing West Midlans! Listen back to on BBC Sounds (from 30:10):
Welcome
Anna Maria Olsson is a violinist and composer from Sweden, currently based in the UK. Specialising in electroacoustic music and improvisation, Anna uses a combination of Ableton Live and MIDI controllers to loop and transform the many sounds of her violin. Inspired by nature, cultures and imaginary places, her compositions are varied yet familiar, and will take you on journeys to faraway places...
The new album Circles is out now!
CIRCLES IS OUT NOW!
As of 21st June 2019, Circles is available for online streaming and to buy as a digital download and physical CD. Head to the Music page to listen to the tracks and buy the album!
Circles release date announced!
I'm very excited to announce that my new album Circles will be officially released on 21st June 2019! ✨ It will be available on all your favourite online platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Play and Deezer. You will also be able to purchase a physical CD and a digital download from the Music page.
In celebration of the release, I will be performing the entire album live at the official launch concert on 19th June at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. If you are in, around or able to travel to Birmingham that day, I strongly recommend that you come and see this as it promises to be a unique immersive experience 🎶🎻
Huge shout-out to my sound engineer Ben Weatherill and amazing artist Sofia Bergvall for their incredible work on this project! ❤️
New video up on YouTube!
Video #2 - The Lake in Which Nobody Swam
Listen in 4k with headphones for best quality!
New live video out now!
Went into the studio with Ben Weatherill to record a live video of Tribal Hunt! Listen with headphones and watch in 4k for best quality.
BBC Radio 3 Live Broadcast
Following a great response after Tribal Hunt was aired on BBC Radio 3 on July 27th, I was invited for a live performance and interview at the BBC studio in London. The live broadcast took place on August 16th - click on the picture below to hear it on iPlayer! Available until September 15th.
Morning Haze at 5:37 and The Lake in which Nobody Swam at 39:00.
BBC Radio 3 Introducing
On July 27th, BBC Radio 3 featured me on In Tune as BBC Introducing Artist of the Week! Follow the link below and skip to 17:05 to hear Tribal Hunt on iPlayer (available until August 26th).
Kaleidoscope
On Friday 26th January 2018, my new string quintet Souq was premiered at the Kaleidoscope concert in Birmingham UK. Kaleidoscope is a project that brings together composers and performers in weekly workshops where we explore different approaches to improvisation. Over the course of 5 months, each composer developed a piece for the ensemble as a result of these workshops. The pieces do not only explore improvisation, but also draw on elements of folk music, allowing each composer to bring a personal touch to the music.
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Watch the performance of Souq below!
BBC Broadcast!
Back in January I was commissioned to write a piece for the Emulsion Sinfonietta, to be performed at the Emulsion V festival at the MAC Birmingham. Emulsion is a series of one-day music festivals that take place every couple of years. It was founded by Trish Clowes with the aim to combine jazz, contemporary music and improvisation, thus creating a platform for like-minded musicians.
My piece 'The Woodcarver' was broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on Friday 10th March, and will be available to hear online for one month. You can listen through the link below, starting at 2:25:02.
My piece 'The Woodcarver' was broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on Friday 10th March, and will be available to hear online for one month. You can listen through the link below, starting at 2:25:02.
Graduation!
Yesterday I graduated from Birmingham Conservatoire with a BMus (hons) in instrumental performance. It has been an exciting 4 years and in many ways the most educational time of my life so far. I'm now very much looking forward to starting an MMus in composition at Birmingham Conservatoire this September! I'm planning to use this time to develop many more interesting projects and events, so stay tuned!
The “ACOUSTICS SESSIONS” is a monthly showcase of new talent and unsigned artistes, regularly featuring touring performers as well as musicians from the local scene. The night is presented by the talented singer-songwriter, Ben Drummond.