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ENSEMBLE PAMPLEMOUSSE – RAANNA JEDAKU (2CD by Carrier)

A collection of 7 works by Ensemble Pamplemousse, a collective of performers and composers with a shared vision and passion for discovering new vistas of sound. Their names: Natacha Diels (flute, composer), Kiku Enomoto (violin, photographer), Rama Gottfried (composer), David Broome (piano, composer), Jessie Marino (cello, composer) and Andrew Greenwald (composer). 2002 was their starting point. This first (?) release proves that they succeeded in establishing a very unique sonic world of 'small music'. Don't ask me why I to call it that way. But it has something to do with their performance and compositions. There is a concept of simplicity behind these works and a concentration on elementary material. The compositions are built from small gestures, which make this music very sympathetic and human. Their first disc contains three works that are all about "an exploration of codependent relationships in sound and music." The four works on the second disc focus on 'exploitative self-limitation'. The compositions made a strong imprint on me. Good stuff, spread out on two CDs. Silence is an important ingredient of most compositions, but also detailed complexity, short runs of hyper action, and also – not to forget – a sense of humor. The playing is virtuoso and inspired. All together fantastic playful modern chamber music full of magic and wit. Surely this one will make many friends. (DM)
April 4 2012