Late Night Show
Sub Rosa, 2023
8/10
An artist well versed in orchestral, chamber and solo work, Petr Bakla brings us 3 very detailed pieces that employ Miroslav Beinhauer’s piano and many players from the Brno Contemporary Orchestra for a highly creative contemporary classical listen.
“Piano Concerto No. 2” opens the listen with warm keys and 8 instruments in attendance for the mesmerizing backdrop that pays close attention to mood. Further on, the track employs quick bursts of brass, as the keys anchor the setting with mystery.
In the middle the soothing strings of “Major Thirds” complement the elegant keys, where the cinematic qualities radiate mood and tonality with a meticulous energy, while “No. 4” exits with just the piano keeping our attention for 20 minutes of subtly dramatic, often restrained patterns of beauty.
A listen with a remarkable emphasis on tension and layers, Bakla’s vision is quite unique, and it makes for an accomplished chamber exploration.
Travels well with: Debra Kaye- Ikarus Among The Stars; Edward Hart- Under An Indigo Sky