Charl du Plessis Trio - Imagine (2020) [Official Digital Download 24/192]

This trio hails from South Africa and is comprised of pianist Charl du Plessis, bassist Werner Spies and drummer Peter Auret. The trio houses a dynamically creative, exciting, and fresh sound, spanning multiple influences from all of its members. It is particularly the juxtaposition of classical and jazz music in their arrangements that have made this ensemble stand out and gain international recognition.

“The genesis of the unique crossover music of the Charl du Plessis Trio was a natural cross-pollination of my love for my classical and jazz. For years I studied both styles, but in complete separation.With the recording of this new disc for STENHEIM I wanted to include tracks that share our respect for the original score, whilst infusing it with creativity and imagination. It was important to us to include a variety of moods, styles and composers to show the listening enjoyment of our music for the discerning listener.The recording was specifically aimed to capture the sensitive, true and emotional quality of a live performance." (Charl du Plessis)

TRACKLIST

1. Charl du Plessis Trio - Adagio (After Albinoni)
2. Charl du Plessis Trio - Caro mio ben (After Giordani)
3. Charl du Plessis Trio - Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (After Mozart's K. 620 "The Magic Flute")
4. Charl du Plessis Trio - E lucevan le stelle (After Puccini's SC 69)
5. Charl du Plessis Trio - Funiculì, funiculà (After Denza)
6. Charl du Plessis Trio - Für Elise (After Beethoven's WoO 59)
7. Charl du Plessis Trio - Ode to Joy (After Beethoven's Op. 125)
8. Charl du Plessis Trio - Adagio cantabile (After Beethoven's Op. 13 "Pathétique")
9. Charl du Plessis Trio - Seguidilla (After Bizet's "Carmen")
10. Charl du Plessis Trio - Va pensiero, sull'ali dorata (After Verdi's "Nabucco")
11. Charl du Plessis Trio - Imagine



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