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Luzia von Wyl Ensemble: Frakmont

Read "Frakmont" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Frakmont, the latest offering from Swiss composer/pianist Luzia von Wyl and her ensemble, stands as a remarkable fusion of avant-garde jazz and classical finesse, crafting a sound universe that is at once groundbreaking and eternal. Each track unfolds like a story, told with meticulous care and fervent emotion, under the ensemble's cohesive unity and von Wyl's inspired direction. The musicians navigate through a variety of emotional terrains and sonic vistas, solidifying the ensemble's expertise in creating music that ...

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Luzia von Wyl Ensemble: Frost

Read "Frost" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


The age-old debate, regarding the pros and cons of melding classical music with other genres will live on. And of course, the oil and water analogies will be discussed as many hybrid encounters may seem contrived, evidenced by hard-rock guitar solos wailing above syrupy strings arrangements or abstract scenarios where free-jazz soloists merge chamber music and so on. But classically trained Swiss pianist, composer Luzia von Wyl resides on a higher plane with this masterful program, combining hornists, strings and ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Frakmont

Lu Records
2024

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Frost

Hat Hut Records
2015

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