Trace, by Maya Verlaak

Trace

by Maya Verlaak

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1.	Paul Zaba, Luca Pignata - Anticipation 07:30	buy track
2.	Kate Ledger - Whispers 18:54	buy track
3.	Kate Halsall - All English music is – with Kate 08:51	buy track
4.	Thomas Moore - Mutations 21:17	buy track
5.	Howard Skempton - All English music is – with Howard 09:20	buy track
6.	Joseph Kudirka - Trace 02:46	buy track

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Birmingham Record Company (distributed by NMC Recordings) announce the release of Trace, a new album from composer Maya Verlaak. An experimental composer who consistently challenges conventions, Verlaak finds inspiration for new music in the unique context of each musical situation. The stimulus for each of the six pieces featured on Trace is her own meaningful relationship with each musician.

Because of this deeply personal approach to the composition process every track on this album was recorded in each musician’s home, giving exclusive access to their personal space. This way of working opens up Verlaak’s compositional practice towards new methods, creative solutions and playfulness.

Maya Verlaak (b.1990) is a Belgian composer. She describes her creative process as a ‘scrutinising compositional position’ in which the work is guided by the unique context of each piece. Sharing her creative process is important to her so she develops new notation systems to communicate her concepts. Her compositions are written in such a way that the performers have insight into the compositional process. The music is intended to create space for critical thought; space for the individual listeners and performers to scrutinise the work.

Featured on Bandcamp's list of the Best Contemporary Classical Music, February 2024 ⭐

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released February 16, 2024

Mixing and mastering by Assaf Gidron

Paul Zaba - voice, shruti box
Luca Pignata - accordion
Kate Ledger - piano, voice
Kate Halsall - harmonium
Thomas Moore - trombone
Howard Skempton - accordion
Joseph Kudirka - music box, voice

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