Charl du Plessis Trio - Imagine (2019)

Tracklist

01. Adagio (After Albinoni)
02. Caro mio ben (After Giordani)
03. Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (After Mozart's K. 620 "The Magic Flute")
04. E lucevan le stelle (After Puccini's SC 69)
05. Funiculì, funiculà (After Denza)
06. Für Elise (After Beethoven's WoO 59)
07. Ode to Joy (After Beethoven's Op. 125)
08. Adagio cantabile (After Beethoven's Op. 13 "Pathétique")
09. Seguidilla (After Bizet's "Carmen")
10. Va pensiero, sull'ali dorata (After Verdi's "Nabucco")
11. Imagine

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.

This STENHEIM Acoustic Session was recorded at the Espace Consonance by Label G, created by Jean-Claude Gaberel (Academy Grand Prix Charles Cros, Grand Prix Academy of the Disc, Cesar best sound for Farinelli movie, Golden Globe Winner Award) to be a "smuggler" of emotions "at the service of music and musicians in the purest audiophile spirit". Label G is also a gateway allowing interpreters to access an international digital distribution service.

“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."