Jan Podlipny Frisson miniatures for clarinet, vibraphone and piano duration: 7 minutes Frisson miniatures These four pieces are of an abstract nature, exploring colours, tension and "friction". Each movement has its own characteristics and at the same time tries to raise similarities as well as differences in shape, but not sound. The overall sound, is what keeps these movements together. Jan Podlipny As a 4-year old I started to play the piano and violoncello at the local music school in Ostrava, Czech Republic. My family and I left this country in 1988 for political reasons and moved to Sweden, where I have continued my studies. At the age of 18 I studied at the "Falu Musikkonservatorium" in Falun, where my interest in composition became greater, making me realise that composition is what I want to concentrate on as a musician. At the age of 21 I applied to the Birmingham Conservatoire, where I recently finished my third year of a four year Honours degree. With one more year to go, I look forward further studies on a post-graduate level in Amsterdam. Back to shortlist.