Louis Sclavis/Benjamin Moussay - Unfolding

Louis Sclavis, Benjamin Moussay — Unfolding

"This perfectly harmonizing duo focuses on strong contrasts and thrives on empathy and intense exhanges." — Deutschlandfunk

Having previously joined forces on several Louis Sclavis recordings for ECM, including the clarinettist's last album Characters On A Wall, in recent years Sclavis and pianist Benjamin Moussay increasingly focused on their two-way communication, playing expansive and well-received concerts throughout Europe. Now, in a program of originals — two-thirds from the pianist's pen, the remaining third by the clarinettist — the French duo dreams up a world of chamber conversations that juxtaposes lyrical contemplation with whimsical inventiveness in a joyous, concentrated collaboration.

Thoughtfully, the duo envelopes delicate themes in warm improvisations that never rush, but patiently explore the written material with rare creativity and in fluid dialogues. Recorded at Studios La Buissonne, Southern France in March 2024, Unfolding was produced by Manfred Eicher.

Side A

1. Unfolding

2. Loma del tanto

3. None

4. A Garden In Ispahan

5. Siete Lagunas

Side B

1. L'heure de loup

2. L'étendue

3. Somebody Leaves

4. Snow

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