Dave Walther: White Bird Black Bird
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
Listen to Dave Walther: White Bird Black Bird
Some really skilled outfits come together to interpret the work of the violist and composer Dave Walther, where 5 of his tracks welcome a detailed, chamber experience.
“Toccata” opens with The Elliott Trio’s flowing presence, where the keys from John Blacklow and Jonathan Karoly’s cello align with Walther’s viola prowess, and “Short Story” follows with a rare intimacy via Marcia Dickstein’s elegant harp and Walther’s heartfelt strings.
In the middle, the adventurous spirt of “String Quartet No. 3” showcases the California String Quartet’s precise interplay of dual violins, viola and cello, while “Brass Apple” allows for the animated and rich brass thanks to the Los Angeles Studio Brass.
The Debussy Trio exit with “Trio Domestico”, which spotlights Angela Wiegand’s eloquent flute alongside Dickstein’s cozy harp and Walther’s meticulous viola.
An extremely detailed and precise affair, Walther’s inimitable vision is fleshed out with much complexity while still being very accessible.
Travels well with: Dave Walther- Distance; Paul Cohen- Nightfalls And Midnight Revels