Ulrike Dangendorf - Spuren The style of Dagendorf, devoid of virtuosity, is however rich in nuances that require the careful attention of the listener. There are 16 titles all played in splendid solitude. At the two ends of the CD are the two extremes in the performance: the initial "Happy Birthday Kilian", is played in an unusual uneven tempo which is nonetheless simple and cheerful; whilst the concluding number "Freitag der Dreizehnte", where the musician improvises using long, elaborate phrasing, and evokes the images of shadows in a nordic cathedral. In between, the other 14 tunes are mostly original with the exception of a couple of traditional Turkish pieces and one Finnish piece. Quite a few, very well executed tunes are little more than a minute long. Perhaps it is here that Dangendorf excels, playing with great sensitivity and inspired poetic urgency, using just a few notes to express the intense blue night. Overall a very pleasing recording which satisfies more with further listening rather than immediately. Reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz, November 2006 |
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