Instantly presenting with the raw purity of a live piano performance, complete with the weight of the keys and the natural reverb from the pedals, The Awakening is quick to intrigue for its sense of melodic originality. We progress through almost 4.5 minutes of music, an explosive mid-section injecting sheer power and tempo and fullness, in between two halves that feel both united in their tuneful direction, and unconfined by the walls of expectation.
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An intoxicating ensemble, both immersive and distinct from the outset, sets the listener off on a journey that’s perceived to be something specific, and soon reveals itself to be something else entirely. Octopus Fugue is a project newly founded in 2024, a creative collaborative venture, inspired by rock and metal but drawing influence from a … Continued
Classical guitarist, composer and poet Giueseppe Bonaccorso, compiles three enchanting original works this season, under the intriguing and historically familiar concept of Enemies in Love.
Recording artist Beatriz Villar captivates beautifully, the simplicity of a piano arrangement and vocal pairing highlighting with faultless precision, the iconic historical ode that is Victory Finale.
From acoustic folk ballads to long-form pop-rock anthems and theatrical peaks, Voices in The Wind speaks volumes on behalf of the limitless power and creativity of collaboration and artistic freedom. Seth Davis’ songwriting and composition abilities shine brightly throughout the project, and the music holds the key to connection or understanding across a plethora of topics.
Surround yourself in music, live and organic – an orchestral warmth that feels like the start of a brand new day. Quatuor Esca deliver something unique and purposeful, with the changing energy and passion of an impressively versatile Apesanteur.
Simplicity rules, guitar and cello dancing sublimely together, through a mellow neo-classical arrangement with lashings of quiet space. Guitarist Eduardo Diaz has composed a unique dedication to his late parents, with the heartfelt poignancy of Recuerdos.
The humility and equal depth of classical music and prayer-based, timeless hymns, resounds with sublime warmth and unity, as Leo Romero delivers the unmistakable embrace and Faithful ode of You Shall love.
Classically trained and showcasing a likable balancing of meandering classical guitar and quirky, theatrical vocals, leo. drives with a clear sense of personality and groove, for december blues.
David Ratmoko’s breadth of influence is unrivalled, and the cinematic weight and melodic euphoria of Adagio Five appears to perfectly encapsulate that strength of identity and artistic flair.
New music from the poetic and distinct corner of creativity that is Ivano Bersini’s compositions – Love is instantly recognisable as Bersini’s style, but at the same time, this is once again a completely new take on the concept of pairing piano and poetry.
Romanian pianist and composer Andrei Irimia astounds with this work. Initially engaging listeners with a profound and emotional piano performance, Fragments soon evolves through a boldly electronic ambiance, an industrial to cinematic sense of drama, to effectively redirect us entirely.