Personnel: Christian Fredrickson (viola); Wendy Doyle (cello); Rachel Grimes (piano).
Audio Mixers: Bob Weston ; Rachel Grimes.
Liner Note Author: Corey Rusk.
Recording information: University Of Louisville North Recital Hall (07/21/1995-07/24/1995).
Composed for a live theater/dance production about the tragic life of Austrian artist Egon Schiele, the gentle majesty of Music for Egon Schiele is a welcome change of pace for anyone bored with popular music forms, transporting the listener's mood entirely. Rachel's weaves a delicate but highly moving musical fabric that wraps itself around you tightly and pulls you in, simultaneously cradling you lovingly while haunting you with its melancholy ambiance. At times, the emotionally rich compositions work as effectively as any ballet score to tell the artist's tragic story. It is to pianist Rachel Grimes' credit that her pieces convey a stirring sense of drama and vivid imagery that perfectly match her subject. Highly recommended. ~ Bret Love
Professional Reviews
Alternative Press (5/96, p.86) - 4 - Well Done - "...a truly gorgeous work, greatly deserving of your attention."
Option (3-4/96, p.118) - "...it's never failed to conjure up a sense of order and calm..."'
Melody Maker (12/21-28/96, pp.66-67) - Ranked #38 on Melody Maker's list of 1996's `Albums Of The Year.'
Melody Maker (2/17/96, p.36) - Recommended - "...a unique delight....Rather than being conscious that you're listening to Something Without Guitar Or A Beat, you're so instantly transported within your own imagination that within a minute you're locked into its spell..."
NME (Magazine) (2/10/96, p.47) - 7 (out of 10) - "...marvel at the balance of restraint and emotive force at work, and...let the piano lines circle as cello and viola melodies lead the way. It's classically based, but that's not a byword for staid....a recognisable sound given a twist by contemporary influences..."
