Benjamin Moussay

Benjamin Moussay: Promontoire

by Friedrich Kunzmann
April 28, 2021

The second in a trilogy of solo piano records released on ECM in 2020 (Jon Balke's Discourses being the first and Dominik Wania's Lonely Shadows the third), Benjamin Moussay's Promontoire captures the French pianist's cinematic spirit and gently romantic touch through 12 short pieces, each offering a different glance at the pianist's inner workings. A key figure in the French music scene, Moussay most notably gained prominence for his work in clarinetist Louis Sclavis' groups. But he's also nurtured his ...