Entre les lignes entre les mots
A positive short review of the dialogue between cello and percussion, appreciating the interaction and the variety of its musical exchanges.
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Da Vinci Jazz
Alfredo Laviano, Mayke Rademakers
Physical and Digital Release: 29 September 2023
Mayke Rademakers and Alfredo Laviano create Dialogue through the meeting of cello and percussion, exploring musical exchange, contrasting textures and the expressive possibilities of their instrumental partnership.
13.76€
Digital programme · 10 tracks
Track timings refer to the digital edition.
Alfredo Laviano is an Italian percussionist, composer and visual artist, born in 1967. Introduced to music by his grandfather, a clarinettist, he received his percussion diploma in 1994. His work crosses contemporary music, jazz, improvisation and musical traditions from different cultures, with further activity in theatre and film. In Dialogue, his collaboration with cellist Mayke Rademakers, percussion instruments and resonant objects become partners in an open musical conversation.
Mayke Rademakers is a Dutch cellist, composer and improviser whose work connects classical performance with contemporary musical exploration. She performs on acoustic and electric cello, developing projects that combine composed material, improvisation and contrasting sound worlds. Her solo project Stagioni draws inspiration from Vivaldi, minimalism, blues and rock. In Dialogue, recorded with percussionist Alfredo Laviano, she explores the expressive relationship between the cello, percussion and spontaneous musical invention.
Alfredo Laviano is an Italian percussionist, composer and visual artist, born in 1967. Introduced to music by his grandfather, a clarinettist, he received his percussion diploma in 1994. His work crosses contemporary music, jazz, improvisation and musical traditions from different cultures, with further activity in theatre and film. In Dialogue, his collaboration with cellist Mayke Rademakers, percussion instruments and resonant objects become partners in an open musical conversation.
Mayke Rademakers is a Dutch cellist, composer and improviser whose work connects classical performance with contemporary musical exploration. She performs on acoustic and electric cello, developing projects that combine composed material, improvisation and contrasting sound worlds. Her solo project Stagioni draws inspiration from Vivaldi, minimalism, blues and rock. In Dialogue, recorded with percussionist Alfredo Laviano, she explores the expressive relationship between the cello, percussion and spontaneous musical invention.
DIALOGUE aspires to be the meeting point of two seemingly disparate worlds: improvisation and classical music. In this ambitious project, I wanted to involve the exceptional cellist Mayke Rademakers, renowned for her captivating sound and, above all, her open-mindedness. The fundamental idea behind this collaboration is to create a space of absolute freedom and dialogue, where my percussion instruments and pots unite with the cello in an unbounded musical journey. This unique fusion of instruments and musical styles allows us to explore new sonic horizons and transcend conventional boundaries. Without…
DIALOGUE aspires to be the meeting point of two seemingly disparate worlds: improvisation and classical music. In this ambitious project, I wanted to involve the exceptional cellist Mayke Rademakers, renowned for her captivating sound and, above all, her open-mindedness. The fundamental idea behind this collaboration is to create a space of absolute freedom and dialogue, where my percussion instruments and pots unite with the cello in an unbounded musical journey.
This unique fusion of instruments and musical styles allows us to explore new sonic horizons and transcend conventional boundaries. Without restrictions or predefined rules, we immerse ourselves in a stream of shared creativity, allowing the music to spontaneously emerge from the present moment. It is an experience of profound mutual listening, where the boundaries between improvisation and tradition dissolve, enabling us to express ourselves and communicate through the universal language of music.
The cello, with its warm and enveloping voice, blends harmoniously with the distinctive sounds of my percussion instruments and pots, forming an intricate tapestry of sound that surpasses convention. The result is an exhilarating and adventurous voyage, where we surrender to our ideas and the spontaneous reactions that unfold in the present moment.
Through DIALOGUE, we aim to challenge expectations and forge new musical paths, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of improvisation and classical music. This project invites us to discard labels and be captivated by the beauty of the unexpected. We are thrilled to share this musical odyssey with the audience, where emotions, ideas, and vibrations merge into a singular and captivating symphony.
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Entre les lignes entre les mots
A positive short review of the dialogue between cello and percussion, appreciating the interaction and the variety of its musical exchanges.
Read the review ↗ - Entre les lignes entre les mots
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