New CDs by Marc-André Hamelin and Julija Hartig.
Today, we will listen to tracks from the CD Found Objects – Sound Objects by the great Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin. According to the British magazine Gramophone, it is ‘probably the most uncompromising, personal and interesting release by this pianist.’
This is followed by two works from the second CD by violinist Julija Hartig, entitled Black Rainbow. The album reflects her rich cultural background and can be seen as a search for home and connection.
Playlist
Found Objects – Sound Objects
- Frank Zappa: Ruth is sleeping (Arr.)
Marc-André Hamelin (piano) - John Oswald: Tip
Marc-André Hamelin (piano) - Marc-André Hamelin: Hexensabbat
Marc-André Hamelin (piano)
Hyperion Records CDA68457
Black Rainbow 
- Fazil Say: Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 7 (1995)
Julija Hartig (violin), Reineke Broekhans (piano) - Julija Hartig/Akim Moiseenkov: Black Rainbow (2025)
Julija Hartig (violin, voice) Akim Moiseenkov (live electronics), Julia Kovacs (voice), Julia Biszak (voice) - Julija Hartig/Akim Moiseenkov: Rain (loop of the end of Black Rainbow)
Challenge Classics: CC720044