Craig Lieberman - Reflections from the Heart - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

PHALAENA means InchbutterflyInch and symbolizes the lightness, grace and subtle rebirth of nature. The association / interplay of harp, violin and accordion (BAYAN) offers a unique mix of sounds and promotes the rediscovery of an eclectic, elegant and surprising repertoire. Sometimes smiling, sometimes heartbreaking and moving. The transcriptions and interpretations of the Phalaena trio are dedicated and intensely human. This unique instrumentation and the music chosen defies all the clichés surrounding the accordion and offers a surprising take on InchknownInch music by an InchunknownInch instrument.

The young pianist Yukeong Ji has already had an impressive career. However, despite all the prizes and hymns of praise from the critics, she does not lose her footing. Her debut album, featuring extremely rare repertoire by Uzong Choe, Toru Takemitsu, Bertold Hummel, Maurice Ravel and Olivier Messiaen, proves this. We experience fascinating reflections in this music, which sheds new light on other works of music or traces non-musical contents. Yukeong Ji plays crystal clear and with broad phrases. She breathes life into sophisticated literature and captivates the listener. Exceptional! InchJi becomes a poet, letting the melody sing and shaping the sound into the very finest of pianissimos.Inch (Virginie Borgeaud from the InchJeane CritiqueInch) InchThe audience could experience the essence of the music in the wake of her emotional style.Inch (Martin Winrich Becker, Wolfenbutteler Zeitung)

Adagios, Largos and Andante - composers of the past poured out their deepest thoughts in these slow movements of this orchestral, chamber and piano album.