Composer: Frederik Neyrinck
Performer: i Solisti
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Passacaille
Catalogue: PAS1102
Release: 2021
Size: 477 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Homo Deus Frankenstein – Suite
01. No. 1
02. No. 2
03. No. 3
04. No. 4
05. No. 5
06. No. 6
07. No. 7
08. No. 8
09. No. 9
10. No. 10
11. No. 11
12. No. 12
13. Axe-I
14. Gestalt I
15. Erstes Echo der Gestalt I
16. Zweites Echo der Gestalt I
17. Gestalt V
The paths of I Solisti and Frederik Neyrinck first crossed in 2011. The ensemble immediately recognised the artistic talent of the Flemish composer and together they set up a long-term collaboration. The fruits thereof can be heard on this album, which consists exclusively of works by Neyrinck, written especially for the ensemble.
This recording also marks a new chapter in their ongoing partnership, since he joined the artistic team of I Solisti as Artist in Residence, for a period of four years.
With I Solisti, Neyrinck developed his affinity for wind instruments – a fascination from an early age and a common thread through his entire oeuvre. He’s always searching for refined combinations between instruments in the ensemble. This emphasis on the mixing of timbres from woodwinds and brass was also a key consideration while compiling the album and paints a heterogenous picture.
In Suite “Homo Deus Frankenstein” (2020) a playful and colourful sound is heard, whereas the abstract musical material in Axe-I (2013), Gestalt I (2011), Gestalt V (2012), 1. Echo der Gestalt I (2011) and 2. Echo der Gestalt I (2011) produces strongly different results. In doing so, this album manages to capture the many facets of Neyrinck’s work.