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Label: Equilibrium
Item Number: EQ69
Format: CD
Year Recorded: 2004

Sole Nero
Percussive Notes CD Review
April 2005
Vol. 43, No. 2

Musica per Due Sole Nero Equilibrium “Musica per Due” is performed by Sole Nero, the piano and percussion duo of Jessica Johnson, piano, and Anthony Di Sanza, percussion. The duo is engaged in an extensive commissioning project resulting in many new works composed for them. This CD includes three of them: “Musica per Due” by Joseph Koykbar, “Crunch” by Joel Naumann and a set of pieces by Dave Hollinden, “Lead/Platinum.” Also included on the CD is “Coil” by Evan House. Each composition is unique and provides a palette of wide variety for the listener. “Coil” is an engaging work that spirals and grows like a life force. “Musica per Due” (“Music for Two”) is a two-movement work with a brief meditative interlude. “Crunch” is a term coined by Jens Joneleit to describe a piece of new music that has a dissonant edge or some bite to it. “Lead/Platinum” has two contrasting ideas; “Lead” does not rely on rhythm and counting as its primary devices, while “Platinum” is a burst of restless rhythmic energy. Sole Nero is an excellent duo and has produced a CD of superb musicality and quality They provide listeners with the full intent of the music. - John H. Beck