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Time deals with the subject of communication, by means of the story of the Tower of Babel, of which the composer says that “it is a powerful metaphor, not least in our present time, when discussions transcending national borders are so vital.” For the piece, Jacob worked incessantly trying to connect a multitude of languages into a single word – time.

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Jacob Mühlrad

Jacob Mühlrad (1991) is a Swedish composer of modern classical and film music, working with choirs and orchestras across the world. Some of his works have become contemporary choir staples. His acclaimed debut album “Time”, recorded with the Swedish Radio Choir, was released on Deutsche Grammophon in 2019. Mühlrad has also collaborated with Swedish pop artists such as Swedish House Mafia, Eva Dahlgren and Silvana Imam. His first orchestral piece was commissioned in 2021.

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