WORKS BY: Stefan Meylaers, Ruben De Gheselle, Lodewijk de Vocht, Elias Gistelinck, Waldo Geuns, Felix Vermeirsch, Michel Lysight, Piet Swerts, August Baeyens, Joseph Ryelandt, Maarten Lingier and Eugene Ysaÿe

(A Pearl Acoustics recording for YBT CD’s)

CD004

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WORKS BY: Stefan Meylaers, Ruben De Gheselle, Lodewijk de Vocht, Elias Gistelinck, Waldo Geuns, Felix Vermeirsch, Michel Lysight, Piet Swerts, August Baeyens, Joseph Ryelandt, Maarten Lingier and Eugene Ysaÿe

(A Pearl Acoustics recording for YBT CD’s)

CD004

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Sam Vloemans: trumpet, flugelhorn

Gwen Cresens: accordeon, bandoneon

Hendrik Braeckman: guitar

Louis Debij: drums

Henk de Laat: double bass

Tracks:

1. Ouverture
2. 21
3. sleeping beauty
4. zomerriedel
5. end of the night
6. late night groove
7. la fluite
8. blue tears
9. ghost’s game
10. when she wept
11. luchtwals

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These two amazing performers blend their passion and talent together with a rich sensuality and sensitivity for the works of the composers, life and the essence of music itself.

WORKS BY: Prokofiev, Ysaÿe, Gubaidulina and De Gheselle

• Eugen Ysaÿe: Sonata for violin solo nr; 2 in A minor Op. 27
• Sofia Gubaidulina: Charconne for solo piano
• Ruben De Gheselle: Wildlands (for violin & piano)
• Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata for violin and piano nr. 1 in F minor Op. 80

About this Recording:

Recorded over several days, spread across three different locations (to ensure the absolute best possible acoustics match for each piece) this recording uses no compression, bringing the full dynamics of the actual performance.

The microphones (AKG C414 and Audio-Technica, various models) were fed directly into a Roland R88 recorder, without pre-amplifiers or other noise generating devices. Using the highest grade of microphone cables available, nothing has been spared in bringing the amazing performances to life in recorded format.

(A Pearl Acoustics recording for YBT CD’s in conjunction with Etcetera).

CD KTC 1646

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WORKS BY: Stefan Meylaers, Ruben De Gheselle, Lodewijk de Vocht, Elias Gistelinck, Waldo Geuns, Felix Vermeirsch, Michel Lysight, Piet Swerts, August Baeyens, Joseph Ryelandt, Maarten Lingier and Eugene Ysaÿe

(A Pearl Acoustics recording for YBT CD’s)

CD004

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WORKS BY: BRAHMS, PIAZZOLLA, POPPER, CASSADO and PAGANINI

• Johanne Brahms – Sonata for Piano and Cello in E minor Op. 38
• Astor Piazzolla – Le Grand Tango
• David Popper – Hungarian Rhapsody Op. 68
• Gaspar Cassado – Suite for Cello
• Niccolo Paganini – Variations on one string (on a theme by Rossini)

About this Recording:

Before setting out on this project I persuaded the duo to record as much as possible in
only one take. My philosophy being: ‘rehearse until it’s ready, then we record’. In addition,
Aveline and Aurore agreed not to replace any mistakes with studio implants during the post production and mixing process.

For the recording itself I used a very simple two microphone placement technique to cover
90% of the work. With no compression, over dubbing, frequency equalization or other trickery;
what you hear on this CD is exactly what was played over four days in July in the music room of the Chateau Balmoral in Spa, Belgium.

Harley Lovegrove, August 24, 2015

(A Pearl Acoustics recording for YBT CD’s)

CD001

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WORKS BY: BACH, CHOPIN, KAPUSTIN and LISZT

• Chopin – Scherzo No. 2 in Bflat Minor, Op. 31
• Chopin – Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23
• Chopin – Etude No 4 in C sharp Minor, Op. 10
• Liszt – Liebestraum No. 3 S 541
• Johann Sebastian Bach – Partita No. 1 in BFlat Major – Preludium
• Johann Sebastian Bach – Partita No. 1 in BFlat Major – Allemande
• Johann Sebastian Bach – Partita No. 1 in BFlat Major – Courante
• Johann Sebastian Bach – Partita No. 1 in BFlat Major – Sarabande
• Johann Sebastian Bach – Partita No. 1 in BFlat Major – Menuet, 1 & 2
• Johann Sebastian Bach – Partita No. 1 in BFlat Major – Gigue
• Kapustin – Prelude, Lento, Op. 53
• Kapustin – Prelude, Moderato,  Op. 53

About this Recording:

Before setting out on this project I persuaded Aveline to record, as much as possible, in
only one take. My philosophy being: ‘rehearse until it’s ready, then we record’. In addition,
Aveline agreed not to replace any mistakes with studio implants during the post production
and mixing process.
The original concept of ‘The Balmoral Recordings’ was to record a duo CD with Aveline and
our other ‘Young Belgian Talent’ winner: Aurore Dassesse. However, we also managed to
find sufficient time to lay down enough material for Aveline to make her own solo CD. What
you hear in these recordings is an honest, true to life rendition of her interpretation of four
composers from her wide repertoire.
It is true to say that Aveline was not sure about recording the Bach at first but we had time
and she agreed that we should give it a try. Maybe it was the setting, or maybe it was the
fact that the pressure was off but Aveline managed to pull out a performance where her
superb phrasing and delicate touch brought Bach’s Partita No. 1 to life in a way seldom
captured in a purpose built recording studio or concert hall. Perhaps, in time, she will want
to come back and re-record it with a more polished rendition but even then we will still have
this magical interpretation to share and enjoy.
For the recording itself I used a very simple two microphone placement technique to cover
90% of the work. With no compression, over dubbing, frequency equalization or other trickery;
what you hear on this CD is exactly what was played over four days in July in the music room of the Chateau Balmoral in Spa, Belgium.

Harley Lovegrove, August 24, 2015

(A Pearl Acoustics recording for YBT CD’s)

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