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Duo Réflections: Duo Réflections
by Nenad Georgievski
Piano and guitar duos walk a fine line. Too much harmony, and the sound collapses into density; too little, and the music drifts apart. In the hands of the French group Duo Réflections, this fragile balance becomes something alive and breathing. Pianist Sylvain Rey and guitarist Leandro López-Nussa have been refining their partnership for nearly a decade, and La Tregua marks the moment when trust, risk, and restraint coexist in perfect tension. Their debut album reimagined standards, but ...
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by Neil Duggan
Piano and guitar duos often face inherent challenges, as both instruments naturally occupy similar harmonic territory and can easily fall into predictable musical patterns. However, French group Duo Réflections, consisting of pianist Sylvain Rey and guitarist Leandro López-Nussa, navigate these potential pitfalls with remarkable finesse on their second album, La Tregua. While their debut focused on reworking jazz standards, La Tregua marks a major leap forward, featuring eight original compositions alongside one cover. Their adventurous spirit extends further: ...
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