Circular Music and Extended Circular Music are two collections of compositions written by Jürg Frey between 2011/2016 and 2014/2015 respectively. The first cycle is composed of seven distinct compositions while the second is divided into nine parts but, in reality, the n. 4 and no. 9 of the second series share the same harmonic progression. What distinguishes them, in addition to the ensemble (no. 4 is for string quartet and piano while no. 9 is for piano.
Clara Lévy : violin
Victor Guaita : viola
Michaël Liberg : cittern
Yannick Guédon : voice
Antoine Läng : voice
Stan Maris : accordion (2-3)
Florence Cats : theremin
d’incise : indian harmonium (1), electronic (2-3)
Compositions by Jürg Frey 2011-2014.
Adapted by the ensemble.
Recorded at Rue des Fabriques, Brussels, 14-16.02.2023 (Thanks to Thibault & his flatmates) & mixed by d'incise.