Pianist and musicologist Paul Stark rewrites works by composers such as Beethoven, Chopin, Mussorgsky and Liszt. He does so with an intention that if the deceased composer were to watch or listen, he would not be disappointed. Percussionist Jonas Linnemann then gets to work adding rhythms and filling in other parts. Roughly speaking, this is the working method of the composer duo StarkLinnemann. Work by Franz Liszt forms the source of the new album that was presented in Paradox in Tilburg.
Strong expansion with horn section in second set
BEETHOVEN
In the second set (Transcending Beethoven) the trio was expanded to a quintet. The difference between Liszt and Beethoven (1770-1827) became even clearer with two wind instruments. The Eroica, also known as Symphony No. 3, was written at the time with the heroic deeds of Napoleon in mind. And of course written for a large orchestra. Clarinettist/saxophonist Iman Spaargaren regularly supplemented the ensemble to form a quartet. Now trombonist Vincent Veneman joined the company to add extra color to the vision of Beethoven's Eroica. Two parts of the symphony, originally and in its complete transcription, consisting of four movements, were played. With truly beautiful parts on clarinet and trombone and beautiful ensemble playing, StarkLinnemann closed the evening enthusiastically.
Stark Linnemann Quintet
Paul Stark – piano
Jonas Linnemann - drums
Maciej Domaradzki – double bass
Iman Spaargaren – tenor saxophone, clarinet
Vincent Veneman – trombone
Paradox Tilburg (NL)
December 16, 2022
Text and photography: Ella & Eddy Westveer
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