Two mesmerizing, diverse, and incredibly sophisticated large scale conductions led by Ernesto Rodrigues and an ensemble of more than 30 performers on reeds, guitars, strings, electronics, pianos, voice, megaphone, brass, drums and percussion, rich yet restrained with moments of mystery and excitement, in two complete concerts from Lisbon in 2017 & 2018.
Format: 2 CDs Condition: New Released: 2018 Country: Portugal Packaging: Cardboard Gatefold CD I Recorded live at O'Culto da Ajuda, Lisbon, Portugal, on November 25th, 2017, by Miguel Azguime and Carlos Santos.
CD II Recorded live at Damas, in Lisbon, Portugal, on January 5th, 2018, by Carlos Santos.
Two mesmerizing, diverse, and incredibly sophisticated large scale conductions led by Ernesto Rodrigues and an ensemble of more than 30 performers on reeds, guitars, strings, electronics, pianos, voice, megaphone, brass, drums and percussion, rich yet restrained with moments of mystery and excitement, in two complete concerts from Lisbon in 2017 & 2018. Unlike many of the large ensembles on the label, these performances range from the most subtle of moments to active and energetic playing, typically resolving back to spacious or near-silent moments. The diversity is engaging, and each twist and turn in the music is unanticipated, as Rodrigues brings sections together in both seamless and whimsical ways. The players represent some of the most accomplished in the Lisbon and European scenes, most experienced with Rodrigues' approach, bringing extended and unusual techniques to their playing and exhibiting great patience and restraint when needed. These two performances are real accomplishments, a culmination of the direction the label and its performers have taken over the last 15 years. Recommended.