



Capturing a richly nuanced sonic journey across seven improvised movements from concerts in Berlin, Köln, and Munich, this 2-CD set from the Portuguese trio of Ernesto Rodrigues (viola), Guilherme Rodrigues (cello), and Nuno Torres (alto sax) presents a masterful exploration of intricate textures, hushed atmospherics, and lyrical interplay, woven into a vivid tapestry of contemporary European free improvisation.
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Ernesto Rodrigues-viola
Guilherme Rodrigues-cello
Nuno Torres-alto saxophone
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UPC: 5609063408492
Label: Creative Sources
Catalog ID: cs849
Squidco Product Code: 35765
Format: 2 CDs
Condition: New
Released: 2024
Country: Portugal
Packaging: Cardboard Gatefold
CD 1 recorded live at Moos Space, in Berlin, Germany, on November 3rd, 2022, by Guilherme Rodrigues.
CD 2 tracks 1 and 2 recorded at Atelier Giselle, in Koln, Germany, on November 9th, 2022, by Guilherme Rodrigues.
CD 2 tracks 3 and 4 recorded live at Galerie arToxin, in Munchen, Germany, on November 12th, 2022, by Gottfried Duren.
Recorded live across three German cities — Berlin, Köln, and Munich-in November 2022, the trio of prolific Portuguese improvisers Ernesto Rodrigues (viola), Guilherme Rodrigues (cello), and Nuno Torres (alto saxophone) document their expansive European tour on this compelling double-CD set. Traversing seven distinct movements, the performances illuminate the trio's exceptional command of free improvisation, characterized by a meticulously detailed interplay of textures, extended instrumental techniques, and deep listening.
Ernesto Rodrigues, renowned for his inexhaustible creativity, leads the trio through shifting soundscapes ranging from fragile intimacy to evocative abstraction. Guilherme's cello adds depth and resonance, at times rugged and texturally intense, while Nuno Torres' alto saxophone subtly integrates into the sonic fabric, often indistinguishable from the string timbres, contributing breathy whispers and grainy drones.
The set's longest track, the 43-minute opener from Berlin, stands alone as a captivating sound-world, showcasing a refined evolution of moods from elegiac delicacy to intricate, textural dialogues. The Köln and Munich recordings further emphasize the trio's dynamic explorations-from turbulent dialogues punctuated by spontaneous outbursts to poetic episodes rich in atmospheric nuance. Ultimately, Whispers in the Moonlight embodies the core values of European free improvisation: spontaneity, sensitivity, and continual reinvention, captured vividly through the trio's shared musical language, shaped by subtlety, introspection, and profound lyrical expression.

Artist Biographies
• Show Bio for Ernesto Rodrigues "He has been playing the violin for 30 years and in that time has played all genres of music ranging from contemporary music to free jazz and improvised music, live and in the studio. His main interest shifted towards contemporary improvised and composed music. The relationship with his instruments is focused in sonic and textural elements. Electronic music was an early influence on his approach to violin playing, which challenges traditional romantic concepts of the violin/viola through use of preparations and micro tuning. Active in different settings on the Portuguese scene for free improvised music, both as a collaborator and in leading his own groups. Music for Dance, Cinema, Video and Performance. Has created the record label Creative Sources Recordings in 1999, which mainly concentrates on releasing experimental and electro-acoustic music." ^ Hide Bio for Ernesto Rodrigues • Show Bio for Guilherme Rodrigues "Was born 1988 in Lisboa, Portugal and started playing cello and trumpet at Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa at the age of 7. In 1999 joined Conservatório Nacional de Música de Lisboa to study classical and music theory and in the current year recorded his first album - Multiples - with Ernesto Rodrigues and José Oliveira out on Creative Sources Recordings. Apart from work in music ensembles ranging for contemporary classical to free improvisation, also works with live music poetry, theatre and film-music. After lengthy residency in Lisboa, (1988-2016) moved to Berlin and has been active as composer and improviser in the scene. Worked with some international and renewed artists like Ernesto Rodrigues, Jean-luc Guionnet, Margarida Garcia, Manuel Mota, Alfredo Costa Monteiro, Sei Miguel, Tim Goldie, Jeffrey Morgan, Oren Marshall, Gerhard Uebele, Klaus Kurvers, Gabriel Paiuk, Nicolas Field, Jaime Fennelly, Blaise Siwula, Will Guthrie, Pawel Grabowski, Michael Thieke, Wade Matthews, Leonel Kaplan, Diego Chamy, Gabriel Paiuk, Barry Weisblat, Joe Giardullo, Jassem Hindi, Tisha Mukarji, Masahiko Okura, Taku Unami, Toshihiro Koike, Sharif Sehnaoui, Christine Abdelnour, Alexandre Bellenger, Carlos Zingaro, Romaric Sobac, Nuno Rebelo, Nuno Torres, Naoto Yamagashi, Heddy Boubaker, Gerhard Uebele, Guillermo Torres, Tomas Gris, Carlos Santos, Bruno Parrinha, Miguel Leiria Pereira, Miguel Ivo Cruz, Alberto Cirera, Nuno Morão, Mark Sanders, Dennis Gonzaléz, Alípio Carvalho Neto, Raymond Macdonald, Neil Davidson, David Stachenas, Lisa Ullén, D'incise, Cyril Bondy, Miguel Mira, Rodrigo Amado, Abdul Moimême, Monsieur Trinité, João Madeira, Álvaro Rosso, Gil Gonçalves, Marian Yanchyk, Filipe Passos, Rodrigo Pinheiro, Christian Wolfarth, Thanos Chrysakis, Bechir Saade, Kurt Liedwart, Miguel A. Garcia, Ilia Belorukov, Andrew Lafkas, Gao Jiafeng, Eric Wong, Johan Moir, Casey Moir, Magda Mayas, Matthias Muller, Alexander Frangenheim ... Has performed and toured in all Europe. Released more than 30 albums of his own projects." ^ Hide Bio for Guilherme Rodrigues • Show Bio for Nuno Torres "Studied alto saxophone within a jazz tradition spectrum. His continuous solo experimental research explores a wide scope of sound material through the use of the extended technics. Participates in several ensembles of improvisational music, electro acoustics and reductionism. Collaborates with musicians such as, Ernesto Rodrigues, Ricardo Jacinto, Sei Miguel, Fala Mariam, João Castro Pinto, Rafael Toral, Manuel Mota, David Stackenäs, Travassos, Paulo Raposo, Carlos Santos, Shiori Usui, C. Spencer Yeh, Cyril Bondi and d'incise, and developed projects as CACTO and PinkDraft, In the recent years has been also collaborating in several different projects at the intersection of the performative areas of dance, theatre and the visual arts (PARQUE, Les Voisins, Eye Height, Adriana Sá, Beatriz Cantinho). Participates and curates experimental and community radio initiatives." ^ Hide Bio for Nuno Torres
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Track Listing:
CD1
1. Berlin 1 43:25
2. Berlin 2 10:44
3. Berlin 3 1:07
CD2
1. Koln 1 27:14
2. Koln 2 4:20
3. Munchen 1 23:23
4. Munchen 2 22:07

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