"Pindakaas" in the Huelsmann Museum

Bielefeld (uj).Everything went smoothly -  yet this was the only discernable connection between the saxophone quartet's chosen name "Pindakaas" (Dutch for peanut butter) and the refreshing performance they gave in the Huelsmann Museum recently. The ensemble who consider themselves as crossover artists between the musical genres and styles, deliberately chose a humorous name in order to distinguish themselves from other supposedly "more serious" quartets.   more

Pindakaas Saxophone Quartet performs in Wittgenstein Palais

He was a court lutenist in England and one of the most colourful characters of his time. Today John Downland (1526-1626) is remembered and admired chiefly for the songs he wrote for the accompaniment of the lute, a charming mix of melancholy and lightness. A few of these compositions were performed in the Wittgenstein Palais recently, dressed up entirely new, as the four Pindakaas musicians had replaced the lutenist with a counter tenor .  more

STEREO, 3/2000: "Dialog" (FCD 20020)

The four saxophones combined with a counter voice and recitation make for an unusual musical experience indeed. The quartet's musical journey from the 16th century to the modern classics is distinguished by the beautifully accentuated contrasts, especially with the rounds by Arnold Schönberg, which are presented with a brief introduction.Counter tenors interpretations of John Downland's songs tell of love's longing, pain and tears.
MUSIC CHECK:  EXCELLENT
HIFI CHECK:  EXCELLENT   


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