Hans Appelqvist recently embarked on his most ambitious musical journey yet with the release of In the Basement of Apollo Hall. This extraordinary album has been brought to life through collaborations with multiple European orchestras, and it’s accompanied by an experimental short film that plunges into the profound question that haunts every composer: What is music, and what is its purpose in our world? Drawing from the philosophical musings of Friedrich Nietzsche, Appelqvist explores the complex interplay between order and chaos, a dichotomy that reverberates within music’s very essence. One of the album’s most precious gems is Being Kissed to Sleep in C-sharp Minor, a powerful classical composition adorned with cinematic strings so stirring that it might even leave the likes of Barber in awe.
This is a musical odyssey that stretches the boundaries of creativity and ignites the soul with its beauty.
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