After seven years of collaboration, Ganau-Robert are opening a new chapter in their work together. Their first album Prima Scena was made up of original compositions and came out in 2018. The duo now brings a new universe full of bright wonders with Callada: Around Mompou in 2022. Both are released on Hypnote Records.
For this new album, Belgian soprano saxophonist Mathieu Robert and Sardinian pianist Mario Ganau explore the musical world of the Catalan composer Federico Mompou’s (1893-1987) last masterpiece: “Musica Callada." Originally composed for piano solo, the two musicians reinvented a selection of his compositions into a new unity.
Mompou’s music echoes the intention of the duo to bring strong and personal melodies, full and precise harmonies, with the diverse timbres within the instruments and the music itself. Yet still creating landscapes that are introspective and melancholic.
The filmographic aspect of the compositions create a perfect playing field for the musicians to extend their instruments with the use of electronics, singing bowls and field recordings. They reflect upon the composer's interest for the sounds of ordinary life, a meditative ear to the world around us.
This collective journey raised their sense of cohesion and maturity. Making more space for true interaction, leaving space for each other and the music to flow naturally.
For this new album, Belgian soprano saxophonist Mathieu Robert and Sardinian pianist Mario Ganau explore the musical world of the Catalan composer Federico Mompou’s (1893-1987) last masterpiece: “Musica Callada." Originally composed for piano solo, the two musicians reinvented a selection of his compositions into a new unity.
Mompou’s music echoes the intention of the duo to bring strong and personal melodies, full and precise harmonies, with the diverse timbres within the instruments and the music itself. Yet still creating landscapes that are introspective and melancholic.
The filmographic aspect of the compositions create a perfect playing field for the musicians to extend their instruments with the use of electronics, singing bowls and field recordings. They reflect upon the composer's interest for the sounds of ordinary life, a meditative ear to the world around us.
This collective journey raised their sense of cohesion and maturity. Making more space for true interaction, leaving space for each other and the music to flow naturally.
