The CD starts with feather-light percussion ticks. This is followed by squeaking noises, like a leather pad or a rusty hinge. Very carefully, a horizontal tone is inserted here and there. In this way the landscape of unfolds on this CD's cult classic In C. Every performance of In C sounds different, a conductor is not involved. The performers have to adhere to 53 consecutive motifs, whereby everyone
… is allowed to know how often a certain motif is repeated. Taking a break is also allowed, and you can choose the moment when you move on to the next motif. However, socialization is appreciated: it is precisely by listening to and responding to each other that the most wonderful sounds and colors are woven. This performance is special because three completely different ensembles joined forces here. The is a string quartet with a classical background. on the other hand, is a jazz trio. glues these opposing worlds together nicely rhythmically. After more than fifteen minutes the instrumentalists even start to sing. (HJ)more
