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 It's like standing in front of a steep wall with few handholds. And having to climb it.

 A musical fresco of a world devastated by war and a lack of love, a fresco where the paint melts into unsettling and senseless shapes.

Heinz Holliger's Lieder Ohne Worte is a demanding album that rewards repeated listening with its deep emotional and sonic landscapes. The works explore themes of discomfort, nostalgia, and existential tension through refined chamber music. Pieces like Trema and Elis reveal haunting, icy textures and intense atmospheres. This album is a testament to Holliger’s prowess both as an oboist and composer, inviting listeners to engage deeply for a profound experience. Dive into Heinz Holliger's evocative Lieder Ohne Worte and experience a haunting journey through challenging contemporary classical music.

 This album is above all beauty. In all its forms.

 The album closes in a fairytale way with Cinderella Song, suspended between fantasy and reality, in an atmosphere of unrealized dreams.

The Triangle is a beautifully evocative jazz album blending the classical poetics of Vassilis Tsabropoulos with Arild Andersen's rich bass and John Marshall's gentle drumming. The music flows from intimate, ethereal passages to lively improvisations, creating a hypnotic and intense listening experience. Its blend of Nordic and classical influences makes it a standout. The album closes with an enchanting, dreamlike mood, leaving listeners deeply moved. Experience the hypnotic beauty of The Triangle—listen now to this jazz masterpiece blending Nordic sounds and classical poetics.

 An explosion of colors. That’s what Chick Corea’s acoustic album is.

 Avishai Cohen's neurotically beautiful bass plays with the beat of a racing heart, top-level focus, amazing technique.

Chick Corea's 'Past, Present & Futures' is a vibrant acoustic jazz album full of warm textures and strong bebop influences. Featuring outstanding performances by bassist Avishai Cohen and drummer Jeff Ballard, the album combines energetic grooves with Latin soul elements. While not groundbreaking in innovation, it delivers an expressive and engaging musical experience. The trio's interplay and homage to jazz traditions create a colorful, heartfelt listening journey. Listen to Chick Corea New Trio's 'Past, Present & Futures' for a rich acoustic jazz experience that blends tradition with soulful energy.

 Under Keith’s fingers, this Händel now appears playful, now melancholic, now bucolic, but always and tremendously current in its musicality.

 Simply splendid. And this baroque Keith Jarrett is genius simplicity.

Keith Jarrett’s rendition of Handel’s Suites for Keyboard is a masterful blend of inspiration and rigor. He brings liveliness and immediacy to baroque music through his piano interpretation, avoiding dusty, overly philological approaches. The Suites in F major (HWV 427) and A major (HWV 426) receive special praise for their playful, melancholic, and romantic qualities. Jarrett’s performance highlights the timelessness and emotional depth of Handel’s music. Listen to Keith Jarrett’s inspired Handel Suites and discover a fresh, heartfelt baroque experience.

 A velvety, nocturnal, meditative world.

 A record where silence represents the necessary prelude to making music.

This review praises the intimate and meditative qualities of the jazz album 'None But The Lonely Heart' by Charlie Haden and Chris Anderson. The work is highlighted for its poetic interplay between piano and bass, evoking nostalgia and intimacy through simple yet profound musical expression. Anderson's exquisite ballad interpretation and Haden’s velvety bass are key elements. The album is described as music to savor like vintage wine, perfect for reflective moments. Discover the tender jazz dialogues of Charlie Haden & Chris Anderson. Listen now and immerse yourself in a velvety world of sound.

 Paul Motian is perhaps the most lyrical of jazz drummers, whose drumming is subtly similar to the heartbeat of someone in love.

 Music that is not immediate, at times embedded like an unresolved thought, but still intense and inexplicable like a tender obsession.

Doorways by Enrico Pieranunzi and Paul Motian is a deeply lyrical jazz album featuring three fully improvised duets. Motian’s melodic drumming and Pieranunzi’s cerebral piano create a telepathic, gracefully floating atmosphere. This album requires patient listening and rewards with tender, intense musical moments that evoke reflective emotions and subtle charm. Dive into the poetic world of Doorways and let the heartfelt jazz duets of Pieranunzi and Motian captivate your soul.

 "'Baroque Duet' is only one thing: vivid emotion."

 "A festive and captivating Baroque atmosphere reaches its climax... not only in virtuosity but, above all, in emotion."

This review praises Kathleen Battle and Wynton Marsalis' album 'Baroque Duet' for its emotional depth and technical brilliance. Wynton's trumpet and Kathleen's soprano blend vibrantly, breathing fresh life into Baroque masterpieces. Despite purist reservations, the album captivates with a festive, majestic atmosphere. The performance of Bach's cantata BWV 51 stands out as the emotional and virtuoso highlight. Dive into the vibrant Baroque world with Kathleen Battle and Wynton Marsalis—listen to their masterful duet today!

 A business card that guarantees the subsequent pieces.

 Chapeau, Stefano.

Stefano Bollani’s Les Fleurs Bleues is a versatile and highly accomplished jazz album inspired by Raymond Queneau’s novel. Featuring exquisite piano work and top-tier collaborators like Scott Colley and Clarence Penn, Bollani blends irony, nostalgia, and passion with moments of lyrical beauty. The album reveals his flexibility and inventiveness with interpretations ranging from Latin rhythms to blues and standards, even showcasing his vocal side. This 70-minute journey cements Bollani’s promise in Italian and contemporary jazz. Listen to Stefano Bollani’s Les Fleurs Bleues and experience a masterful blend of jazz innovation and heartfelt expression.

 Strings of the soul.

 A truly vibrant alpha and omega of the intricate spirituality of contemporary man.

Alfred Schnittke's Psalms of Repentance is praised as a profound and timeless choral work. The album features the Swedish Radio Choir under Tonu Kaljuste, delivering orthodox 16th-century psalms with exceptional vocal virtuosity. The music balances dense spirituality with intricate tonal structures and emotional depth. The a cappella performance blurs the line between human voice and string instruments, creating a transcendent listening experience. This album stands as a monumental testament to 20th-century musical complexity and spirituality. Explore the transcendent a cappella world of Schnittke’s Psalms of Repentance—listen now for an unforgettable spiritual journey.

 A voice that seems like a petal, so fragrant it is.

 Susanne herself becomes a poet on an extraordinary version of Carla Bley’s 'Ida Lupino', a masterpiece of sweetness.

Susanne Abbuehl’s album April offers a tender, expressive vocal performance combined with essential jazz instrumentation and the poetry of ee cummings. The album features a unique fusion of clear, crystalline jazz with subtle oriental touches, creating a magical and intimate atmosphere. Highlights include sophisticated reinterpretations of Carla Bley and Thelonious Monk classics, underscored by the poetic sensitivity of both the lyrics and Abbuehl's delivery. The album invites multiple sensations and light-filled emotions in a beautifully crafted musical experience. Discover the enchanting blend of jazz and poetry in Susanne Abbuehl's April — listen now for a uniquely tender musical journey.