Urs Leimgruber Günter Müller & Arte Quartet

e_a.sonata.02

CD 1447

Urs Leimgruber - composition, ss
Günter Müller - processing, sel dr, mds, ipod, elec
Beat Hofstetter - ss
Sascha Armbruster - as, elec s
Andrea Formenti - ts
Beat Kappeler - bs, as

recorded at theatre La Fourmi Luzern, november 1, 2002 by Erwin Bindzus

cover: Barbara Hediger

released 14.11.2003

«Die e_a.sonata.02 … schlägt einen spannenden, nie übertrieben geistigen Bogen zwischen Neuer Musik, Elektronik und Jazz, der auf seine Weise einzigartig ist.»
M.Büsser, testcard

«Combining composition, improvisation and processing, e_a.sonata.02 picks up on three of most active musical currents of the past few years. Each of these constructs hangs together seamlessly, however. So at the CD's conclusion, you'll probably admit that most of the time you haven't been able to tell under which rubric many sounds should be classified. The reason for this connection between the six players is evident—all are conversant with all three of those musical currents. … Keeping up with multiple musical trends should always be as painless and expressive as it appears on this disc.»
K.Waxman, One Final Note

«The structure of the piece is one of freeform with sporadic climaxes between very delicate and precise playing. This is one to really sit down and listen to attentively as it contains a lot to inspire the listener with.»
J.R., Phosphor Magazine

«Uncomparable to other genres, this inquisitive music is deeply affecting without becoming disturbing, confirming the high degree of these artists' valuable choices.»
M.Ricci, Touching Extremes

«It juggles freedom and discipline, spontaneity and planned-out action. More importantly, it is a good work: poignant, enigmatic, elusive.»
F.Couture, All Music Guide

«Qui Müller con tocco leggero sovrappone sapientemente elettronica e percussioni all'oscuro scenario evocato dalla rilettura digitale delle voci dei sax, monstrando un impeccabile senso d'equilibrio nella gestione del suono.»
M.Busti, Blow Up