Composer Zane Dombrovska discusses her musical journey, the creation of her new album, and the challenges she faced, including accidentally deleting her material two years ago.
Zane Dombrovska, a composer and actress, reflects on her creative journey leading to her new album featuring seven songs that encapsulate emotions and experiences. The album will be premiered on May 10 at 'Skaņu muiža 360°', showcasing a long exploration of language, place, and sound. Dombrovska emphasizes the importance of sound design, particularly highlighting its place within theatrical productions where sound often takes a backseat to visual elements.
Her initial encounter with ambisonics, a technology promoting spatial sound, began during her experiences in theatre, where she contemplated how sound influences the emotional landscape of performances. This exploration led her to seek a unique language to express her sound design aspirations. Dombrovska's studies at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre further enhanced her skills, allowing her to innovate and articulate her musical vision despite language barriers she faced at the time.
Dombrovska’s story not only highlights the challenges of creative expression but also showcases her determination to explore and redefine sound within modern music. The album represents the culmination of her experiences, articulating her thoughts on soundscapes and emotional resonance, as well as addressing the technical and artistic journey she embarked upon, marked by both obstacles and breakthroughs.
