Lisa Illean portrait album on NMC
Recorded and edited by Nicholas Moroz
‘A through-grown earth’ with soprano Juliet Fraser
Tracks 6-10
Reviews
This disc sounds exquisite, one constant in the four works collected being producer Nicholas Moroz. Recording music this delicate, this refined, takes rare skill ... It’s all compelling, and already on my provisional ‘best of 2024’ list. The Arts Desk
The four works on this portrait album masterfully balance sound as disparate layers that shift depending on the perspective of the listener, and how the various elements collide and combine.Bandcamp
These four interesting, skillfully crafted pieces are definitely worth a listen. Expect meditative weavings of strings, a soprano that nestles naturally into the complex tapestry, a piano and even a pre-recorded zither. ★★★★ de Volkskrant
With its focus on elemental forms and patterns, arcing melodies and tactile textures, the hushed, understated gestures of Illean's music invite listeners to immerse themselves in a world where near silence and stillness shape the very fabric of its sound. Recommended. Gramophone