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Interactive interplay meets chamber orchestra - how does that work? On his 15th album, Pablo Held embarks on a journey deep into the parallel universe between improvisation & composition. He is joined by his longtime trio, Brazilian guitarist Nelson Veras and the EOS Chamber Orchestra conducted by Susanne Blumenthal. Held’s compositions, arranged by his longtime friend and collaborator Niels Klein, shine in a new light and take the listener on an expedition into the unknown. Pablo Held • piano Robert Landfermann • bass Jonas Burgwinkel • drums Nelson Veras • guitar EOS Chamber Orchestra ••• conducted by Susanne Blumenthal Carolin Pook, Katharina Vogt, Ségolène de Beaufond, Terese Pletkute Volha Hanchar, Christine Schäfer, Èva Csizmadia, Demian Agne • violins Pauline Buss, Lydia Haurenherm, Simon Pühn • violas Mateusz Kwiatkowski, Tom Verbeke • celli Matthias Akeo Nowak • bass Roland Meschede • flute Augustin Gorisse • oboe Kristof Dömötör • clarinet Eugenie Ricard • bassoon Susanne Knoop • trumpet Bert Bürgers • french horn Karsten Süßmilch • trombone Veronika Morscher • voice on ASCENT compositions by Pablo Held arrangements by Niels Klein cover artwork by Kilian Eng

Killian Eng - "Deep Forest Pavilion" used as album cover art for Unity by Pablo Held

"Sam Amidon is one of the most open-minded artists I know," says Pablo Held of his latest Investigates podcast guest. "Right away I was struck not only by his beautiful music, I was also amazed by the vast range of things he welcomes into his world. Every Sam Amidon album is a winner." You can watch their extensive conversation here.

Jason Seizer's 'Cinema Paradiso' truly is a wonderful and subtle take on film music. This version of The Jungle Book's 'Jungle Beat' is pure bliss. Also, Seizer's long time fellow - and one of my favourite pianists - Pablo Held is on there, which is a very good thing. Out on Pirouet, go check it out.