Serendipity
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
The inimitable artist Laura Lentz returns with her most exploratory effort yet, where 3 major works with the Beo String Quartet discuss “good chance encounters” and the possibilities they can yield.
“Raga No. 2 Serendipity” opens with the alto flute, strings and tabla residing in a calm and soothing landscape that spends 17+ minutes emitting much warmth, and, on the back half, gets a bit frisky, too.
“Magic With Everyday Objects” lands in the middle and focuses on Svetlana Garitselova’s elegant cello, Jacob Ertl’s sophisticated piano and Lentz’s dreamy flute via the mesmerizing and flowing interaction.
The last piece, “Discrete Structures”, recruits flutes and strings that radiate a rich, awe inspiring setting that’s animated, heartfelt and unpredictable in its beauty.
A highly technical effort that’s full of reflection and thoughtful instrumentation, Lentz and company flesh out the JacobTV, Missy Mazzoli and Marc Mellits’ tracks with an undeniable grace.
Travels well with: Laura Lentz- Prismatic/Plasmonic; Laura Lentz- Jacob’s Triptych