Echoes of Glass and Cage in Otte’s minimalist piano cycle

Excerpt from review by

Paul Ballam-Cross for Limelight Magazine

"Hanick gives a thoughtful reading of these works that, equally, isn’t afraid to roughen up the edges where necessary. The 12 pieces of the book start almost totally consonant (Part 1 and Part 2), but as the pieces progress there starts to be more and more touches of chromaticism as we get to the middle of the collection in Part 6, which is downright eerie as each note unravels, drop by drop. From there, the chromaticism gradually recedes until you get to Part 12, which in Hanick’s hands is a gentle set of pulsing chords that positively glow with warmth.”

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