Quatuor Ebene - round midnight: Dutilleux Merlin SchonbergAn original album from the critically acclaimed Quatuor bne, 'round midnight features Dutilleux's quartet Ainsi la nuit, Schnberg's Verklrte Nacht, and a composition by the group's cellist Raphal Merlin: Night bridge. All the works on the album are inspired by moods of the NIGHT. It improvises on jazz standards & pop songs that have become a trademark of the quartet. The album also features distinguished guest musicians Antoine Tamestit (viola) and

accompanied by fireworks

Made in the composer's home city of Brescia

The latter is sure to be true - this album is their first joint recording venture

and Ingrid

In their selection

When the couple attempt to re-create their sadomasochistic relationship

Bon Appetit

The colorful group includes MacKenna (Gregory Peck)

and the individual movements carry titles taken from the lyrics

Ever since I conceived of the song

sparkling synths and a certain spaciousness are what's emphasized across the record

as a cavalcade of reworked tracks give them new life