the cello in my life - Steuart Pincombe

info for the press

released in stores and online on 17 July, 2020

The name of the album of American cellist Steuart Pincombe the cello in my life betrays the recordings duality: it is at once intimate and completely unabashed. At its core it is a deeply personal album in which the listener is allowed to hear the rawness of Pincombe’s 300-year old instrument, gut strings and all, without the overly polished and unrealistic editing all too typical of modern recordings. Contemporary music fans may recognize the inspiration of this album's title - it comes from Lachenmann’s reference to Feldman’s ‘The Viola in My Life’ - another work that reflects a shift in compositional understanding and output. Pincombe is unapologetic both in his choice of repertoire and in his playing.  The album features works by J.S. Bach, Domenico Galli, Morton Feldman, Helmut Lachenmann, and Iannis Xenakis, each displaying Pincombe’s love for the very physical creation of sound in a unique way.

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Audio samples

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Contact

To schedule an interview with Steuart or for further information please contact hello@119artists.com.

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