JEAN-LUC HERVE: GERMINATION

Julia Purgina's works tell musical stories. Abstract stories, which usually initiate her working process. It is her goal to write works that are clearly located in the present through their musical language and by speaking of the present, but which both touch people in their innermost being and force them to reflect. In a way that would be ultimately timeless, said the composer in an interview for the Ludwigsburger Kreiszeitung. Through the musical description of mysterious characters, clouds of fog and smoke-filled air, she creates an atmosphere of pleasant discomfort, referring to aspects of film noir, especially in her series of works musique noire.

Nimikry: Bird Of Paradise - Nimikry, a duo consisting of Alessandro Baticci (flute) and Rafal Zalech (viola), combines acoustic instruments with modern live electronics. - Nimikry, a duo consisting of Alessandro Baticci (flute) and Rafal Zalech (viola), combines acoustic instruments with modern live electronics. Their work explores the symbiosis between traditional music and digital technology, transforming conventional instruments into "smart" ones. Using their custom-built system, DigitAize, they create immersive performances where sound and physical movement merge seamlessly. Filled with spontaneity and dynamic rhythms, their pieces evoke an uncanny yet captivating atmosphere, drawing from genres such as EDM, noise and classical music. Through this co-evolution of performer and technology, Nimikry redefines musical expression, blurring the boundaries between human and machine.

GEBHARD ULLMANN: IMPROMPTUS UND INTERATIONEN

This album represents a unique sonic collaboration between science and music. Oceanographer Joshua Jones and composer Lei Liang began exploring Arctic soundscapes in 2018, culminating in the piece Six Seasons in 2022. Violinist Marco Fusi joined the project in 2024, shaping the work into an ambitious solo performance. The project interweaves recordings of Arctic environments and marine life with musical improvisation, offering a glimpse into the remote and fragile underwater world. Through an innovative use of sound, the team has created a profound listening experience that bridges the gap between art and science, highlighting the intricate rhythms of nature.

Miguel Angel Crozzoli: Sounding Numbers / Miguel Angel Crozzoli's Sounding Numbers explores the intersection of climate data and music. Miguel Angel Crozzoli's Sounding Numbers explores the intersection of climate data and music. This album features two compelling works: I Am the Forest and I Am the Ocean, both born from transforming scientific data on deforestation and ocean contamination into sound. Through innovative sonification techniques and a blend of electronic and acoustic instrumentation, Crozzoli creates immersive soundscapes that resonate emotionally and inspire action against climate change. Let the hauntingly beautiful compositions draw you into a narrative that speaks to our environmental crisis with poetic depth and hopeful darkness.

Helena Rasker & Niek de Groot & Francisco Anguas - Sofia Gubaidulina: Galgenlieder � 3 / In Galgenlieder � 3, Christian Morgenstern's whimsical Galgenlieder merge brilliantly with the haunting musical language of Sofia Gubaidulina. In Galgenlieder � 3, Christian Morgenstern's whimsical Galgenlieder merge brilliantly with the haunting musical language of Sofia Gubaidulina. This unique song cycle, consisting of voice, percussion and double bass, brings Morgenstern's playful and surreal poetry to life. Gubaidulina's composition captures the essence of each poem through various expressive techniques, from normal singing to whispering and chanting. With imaginative interludes and an inventive use of motifs and intervals, this work offers a fresh and captivating interpretation of Morgenstern's celebrated verse.

FELIPE LARA: PORTALS

Gabriel Iranyi: String Quartets Extended / This album presents Iranyi's innovative works, composed between 2012 and 2022, showcasing his meticulous skilfulness and impressive soundscape. This album presents the innovative works of Gabriel Iranyi composed between 2012 and 2022. It includes two string quartets and their unique extensions with human voice and the Chinese mouth organ sheng. Iranyi's compositions explore profound musical spaces and subjective experiences. The album features the intense String Quartet No. 4, the intricate String Quartet No. 5, the emotive Four Love Poems by Paul Celan for soprano and quartet, and the captivating quintet for sheng and string quartet Three Soundscapes, blending Eastern and Western musical traditions. Each piece showcases Iranyi's meticulous skilfulness and his impressive soundscape.

AGE VEEROOS: OUTLINES OF THE NIGHT / VARIOUS