An interesting album that, over its 39 minutes, grew on me, drawing me deeper and deeper into the empathy shared by the two musicians. It isn't jazz and nor was it intended to be although there are moments when it comes close.
However, irrespective of genre, the fusion of European classical music with the Afro-Cuban influences present in the mix is at times compelling, breathtaking, exciting and emotional. The Cuban pianist and the French cellist inhabit each other's musical world freely and with total compatibility. Fonseca, as agile or as sombre as the piece demands. Segal, majestically sonorous, reminding me just how beautiful the sound of the cello can be.
Fonseca penned seven of the compositions, Segal supplied three and there was one joint effort. It would be interesting to play this as part of a 'blindfold test' with someone from the classical side of the fence. Absolutely worth checking it out irrespective of any personal musical prejudice. Lance
Release date: Jan. 30
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