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Rolf Lislevand: Diminuito and the logic of Electric Guitars
The timemachine of Norwegian Lutist Rolf Lislevand just keeps on going. Even though Lislevand's new album „Diminuito“ essentially covers a similar territory as his previous full-length and ECM-debut “Nuove Musiche”, ...2009-10-28
15 Questions to Franui
Some ensembles rely on the professional support of their record company's marketing department to somehow carve out a niche for themselves. Eleven-headed creative hydra Franui never had to try too ...2009-05-17
Nuria Rial: Haydn Arias for Lugia Polzelli explore the Secret Love of Haydn
Soprano Nuria Rial is about to herald the Haydn year in style. Her latest full-length “Haydn Arias for Lugia Polzelli” will shed some musical light on the creative influence of ...2008-12-13
Rudi Arapahoe: Echoes from One to Another
In his biography, Rudi Arapahoe describes himself as "equal parts composer, sound artist and storyteller", but on the introductory page to his website, he is simply referred to as an ...2008-11-28
15 Questions to Alio Die
For almost two decades, Stefano Musso of Alio Die has gently pushed the Drone genre forward. In a still mysterious confluence of occurances, an entire generation of fresh artists set ...2008-11-24
Hille Perl: In Darkness Let me Dwell illuminates German Classical Charts
Gamba-virtuoso Hille Perl has stormed into the German Classical charts with her latest album. Surrounded by a team of impressive instrumentalists and Soprano Dorothee Mields, “In Darkness let me Dwell” ...2008-11-19
Stift Heiligenkreuz: Gregorian "Chant" leads Cistercian Monks straight into the charts
Within just a few months, the Cistercian Monks of the Stift Heiligenkreuz Monastery have shot to International fame. After sending an email with links to some of their recordings, Universal ...2008-07-24
15 Questions to Paolo Pandolfo
Others may revel in the spotlight of solo stardom, but not Paolo Pandolfo. In 1990, he released his first solo album, a recording of C.P.E.Bach's Sonatas for Viola da Gamba. ...2008-07-22
15 Questions to Maninkari
French duo Maninkari stormed onto the scene last Summer with an EP consisting of two lengthy tracks and two excuisite remixes by Robin Rimbaud and Justin Broadrick. Among all "high ...2008-04-08
CD Feature/ Alio Die & Martina Galvagni: "Eleusian Lullaby"
A continued rhythm: Songs from the rim of the black hole.2008-01-21
CD Feature/ Ensemble Syntagma: "Remembrance"
Rock n Roll started in 1300: A mediaeval album that feels relevant to the time we live in.2008-01-09| 2 comments
15 Questions to Alexander Danilevski
Everything is relative and yet Alexander still believes in the power of music and that it can be a factor in the stability and downfall of nations. What might have ...2007-03-13
Code to the Middle Ages
The Capella Antiqua Bambergensis takes the "Codex Manesse" to the digital world.2006-12-05
15 Questions to Jacob Heringman
Tension is an important term in Jacob's life. He has certainly created a positive one through the release of an evergrowing catalogue of albums, mainly focussing on renaissance music in ...2006-10-08
