The recording of this album was undertaken despite the difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, with musicians traveling from various countries.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in two locations: the M1 studio in Skopje, North Macedonia, and Alpheton New Maltings in the UK, across April 2021 and March 2022.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover image, titled 'Mountain rock', is a painting by Slavčo Spirovski, who is also a friend and supporter of pianist Simon Trpčeski.
Compositional Technique
Pande Shahov's (b. 1973) Quintet features an experimental approach with a diverse combination of playful, personal, and revolutionary expression, blending cubism and pointillism.
Composition History
Guillaume Connesson's (b. 1970) Sextuor was arranged for this album by Vlatko Nushev for the ensemble MAKEDONISSIMO, which includes piano, clarinet, violin, cello, and percussion.
Interpretation
Pianist Simon Trpčeski believes music has immense influence and healing power, and this album showcases music mirroring human strengths like power, pain, love, fire, and boldness.
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