Pirly ZURSTRASSEN (Piano)
Jean-Pierre CATOUL (Violin)

----Septimana----
01. Dies Jovis
02. Dies Veneris
03. Dies Saturnis
04. Dies Solis
05. Dies Luna
06. Dies Martis
07. Dies Mercuri
----Pittura----
08. Siamoise
09. La Troisième Porte
----Primavera (à Jean-Pierre CATOUL)----
10. Crocus
11. Jaune
12. Vert-Tige
13. Rouge
14. Coquelicot

15. Pour Wend La Viim

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"Septimana" - a week - and Pirly ZURSTRASSEN's has its own musical logic, its own cycle of 7. The album in a way is a continuation of Pirly's album in duo with Daniel STOKART (Carbon 7 - 004). This time the duo formula is piano and violin, with Pirly accompanied by Jean-Pierre CATOUL. The formula is a classical one perhaps, but the vision is different with the personality and experience of both musicians as the driving force. Most well-known for his collaborations in jazz, Jean-Pierre CATOUL has also played in many other musical styles, as has Pirly. The result is a beautifully moving, crystalline fresco. The suite could easily find its place among the most beautiful classical pieces, but has in addition the imprint of a freedom which traditional composition does not have. Perhaps it was like this for the first instrumental composers - the mixing of two worlds, rigour and flexibility. It's a balance that few have been able to achieve, but Pirly and Jean-Pierre manage it. The horizon opens and a state of grace enters. This CD, recorded in November 2000, is Jean-Pierre's last record; he died in an accident a short time after the mixing of the album. The CD therefore will remain a last testimony to the virtuosity and sensitivity of this exceptional violonist.

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