Nimrod Borenstein: Suspended, Opus 69 das freie orchester Berlin & Laércio Diníz

• Nimrod Borenstein (b. 1969): Suspended, Op. 69:
• 1 Borenstein: Suspended, Op. 69: I. The World of Yesterday. Mysterious 02:22
• 2 Borenstein: Suspended, Op. 69: I. The World of Yesterday. Moderato 07:32
• 3 Borenstein: Suspended, Op. 69: II. Suspended 03:58
• 4 Borenstein: Suspended, Op. 69: III. Stillness 05:38
• 5 Borenstein: Suspended, Op. 69: IV. Tango 04:19
• 6 Borenstein: Suspended, Op. 69: V. Annoyed 03:10
• 7 Borenstein: Suspended, Op. 69: VI. Boys and Girls 04:19
• 8 Borenstein: Suspended, Op. 69: VII. Pizzicato Serenade 03:51
• 9 Borenstein: Suspended, Op. 69: VIII. Tomorrow's Waltz 05:25
• Total Runtime 40:34

Info for Nimrod Borenstein: Suspended, Opus 69

Premiered at Covent Garden, part of the 2015 International Mime Festival and currently performed all across Europe, Gandini Juggling’s “4×4 Ephemeral Architectures” was conceptualised as a piece of imaginary architecture and a fusion of the worlds of juggling and ballet. Berlin-based label Solaire are now proudly presenting Nimrod Borenstein’s original score for the show, curated especially for the performance: A hauntingly beautiful work, which seemingly defies all the rules of the genre.

For Borenstein, currently one of Europe’s most in-demand composers, the task was clear: To write a ballet that would not only provide for an inspiring basis for the choreography, but which would also work as a fully-fledged composition in its own right. Almost given complete freedom by the group’s founder Sean Gandini, Borenstein admits to working “like a madman” for half a year to deliver one of his most striking pieces. Complex rhythmical layers are running on top of each other in one moment, only to give way to a thrilling tango, waltz or charleston in the next. And in some of the most arresting moments, the pulse seems to be dying down completely, resulting in a form of glacial acoustic ambient.

Conducted by renowned Brazilian conductor Laércio Diniz and performed by das freie orchester Berlin, this is the soundtrack to more than 150 sold-out shows and the first collaboration between Borenstein and the Solaire imprint of established classical producer Dirk Fischer.

"This is a terrific disc that brings some exceptionally fine and inventive string writing. They receive an excellent recording made in the Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin, the venue for so many fine recordings of the past. Nicely presented with a booklet which has copious notes that take the form of an interview with the composer and various essays on the music, all contained in a slip case. Though just over forty minutes in duration this disc is packed with some wonderfully engaging music." (The Classical Reviewer)

das freie orchester Berlin
Laerico Diniz, conductor

das freie orchester Berlin
is the latest addition to Berlin’s tradition of prestigious orchestras. Composed in equal parts of upcoming and established instrumentalists, the ensemble has set its sights on performing and recording the works of contemporary composers without ideological bias or stylistic borders.

The word ‚frei‘ (‚free‘) in its name refers to a core value of the orchestra: its independence from state subsidies and commercial sponsoring. This allows it to set its agenda in close connection with composers and focus exclusively on the quality of the music.

Originally founded by producer Dirk Fischer as the in-house orchestra of his label imprint Solaire Records, das freie orchester Berlin is also available for highly specific project suggestions, from studio recordings to movie soundtracks and commercial assignments.

Laerico Diniz
For over two decades, maestro Laércio Diniz has presented the masterworks of the European classical tradition in the leading concert halls of Brazil. Now, he is bringing a touch of Brazil to European stages: "When performing music from Bach to Beethoven and my personal favourite Brahms, I see my role as building bridges between two musical continents. There is so much both sides can learn and teach in this encounter." With an approach that combines stunningly vital works by Brazilian composers with the traditional core of the concert repertoire to great effect, these two long-separated continents are coming a lot closer under his baton.

Diniz's career bears all the trademarks of a prodigal ascent. An early talent on the violin, he secured first prize at the "Young Soloists" competition in 1987, earning a DAAD scholarship and studying music in Cologne with the likes of Sashko Gavrilov, Susane Rabenschlag and Ingeborg Scheerer. Never one to rest on his laurels as a performer, Diniz instantly felt the urge to take on further responsibilities. Upon his return to Brazil in 1995, he founded the Aureus string quartet as well as his own baroque chamber orchestra, which would soon tour through Europe and South America. Today, he naturally combines duties as the leader of the Orquestra Sinfônica de João Pessoa with his position as the artistic director of João Pessoa's prestigious classical music festival. Financial support from insurance company Capemisa has provided him with a high degree of creative freedom and allowed him to engage in social activities for UNESCOrecognised organisation "Lar Fabiano de Cristo"

With this carefully mapped-out trajectory in mind, it may come as a surprise that his career as a conductor, inaugurated in 2005 with a performance at Carnegie Hall, was never planned. Still, it was certainly no accident. As an experienced instrumentalist, Diniz knows all about the decisive details that can motivate an ensemble into giving a truly great performance. His goal is not to imprint a genial vision on the musicians, but to act as a conduit through which the orchestra channels its ideas. His vision, as it were, is to become invisible and enable the music to do the talking: "I can enjoy many radically different takes on a composition. In fact, it's the diversity of interpretations which makes classical music so exciting. If there is a 'right' way to perform a piece, then it must be one where the entire orchestra plays in unison and the music flows freely."

It is an approach that perfectly matches his warm, collegial personality and has won him prestigious live engagements and recording projects. The last months saw him intensifying his work in Europe with a plethora of concerts and the beginning of a long-term relationship with classical producer Dirk Fischer's new label Solaire. A first recording of Nimrod Borenstein's "Suspended op96" was in August 2015, and seems like the perfect match: As a ballet, it's rhythmical focus is sure to benefit from Diniz's Brazilian roots.

This album contains no booklet.