The Four Seasons Of Isolation
Ravello, 2022
9/10
Listen to The Four Seasons Of Isolation
The violinist and composer Avner Finberg brings his inestimable skills to these 5 pieces that surround the pandemic and resulting lockdowns, where he sequestered himself for this musical essay about a year in isolation.
“Sirens” starts the listen with Finberg’s very animated and expressive string manipulation that’s very mood focused, and “Echo Chamber” follows with both swift and stirring progressions on his instrument that are poetic and heartfelt.
“The Ocean Between Us” arrives at the halfway point and is full of absorbing violin playing amid the ambient electronic backdrop, while “In Perpetuum”, the best selection, glides with a meticulous and exciting energy that really showcases the vast spectrum of the violin. “The Raven” exits the listen, and welcomes narration for the Edgar Allen Poe masterpiece that complements the mysteriousness of the finisher.
A very prepared effort that draws parallels to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Finberg makes for a uniquely haunting, and engaging listen of unparalleled dexterity to tell his story.
Travels well with: Vincent Ho- Sandman’s Castle; Carl Vollrath- Old & New Poetry Vol. II