Scott Wollschleger: Lost Anthems
New Focus, 2025
9/10
Listen to Scott Wollschleger: Lost Anthems
The violist Leilehua Lanzilotti and pianist David Kaplan come together for this 25 minute piece by the composer Scott Wollschleger, which was commissioned by Lanzilotti as a part of The 20/19 Project.
The lone track highlights lower registers of the keys, as the often quivering strings enter and exit with a distinct presence that’s mysterious and animated. The composition is comprised of 15 anthems that cover antipodal timbral abilities, where the keys almost seem to be delivered in code alongside the piano’s distinct rhythmic language via the sonically engaging environment.
Lanzilotti and Kaplan illustrate tremendous control of their instruments, as they illuminate Wollschleger’s vision with care, creativity and an experimental angle that’s atypically enlightening.
Travels well with: Daniel Strong Godfrey- Towards Light; David Salvage- Dreams Of Love And Travel