Composed and Performed by Preetha Narayanan & Tara Franks (Balladeste)
*Balladeste album coming September 2017

Recorded and Mixed By Shammi Pithia

Rocking - by Preetha Narayanan & Tara Franks

London-based contemporary trio Quest Ensemble bring a unique take to the classical piano trio format.  A collaboration between 3 versatile performers/composers - Filipe Sousa (piano), Preetha Narayanan (violin) and Tara Franks (cello), their varied musical styles weave together a lyrical tapestry of sound, blending improvisation with co-created original compositions.

Drawing on influences as broad as the contemporary minimalism of John Adams and Steve Reich to medieval plainchant, the experimental melancholic textures of Radiohead to the progressive jazz precision of Brad Mehldau, their lyrical melodic lines, rich harmonies and interwoven rhythmic counterpoint place the trio in a unique musical landscape between chamber, jazz, folk and 21th century contemporary classical music.

www.questensemble.co.uk

Second Album "The Other Side" to be released on the 5th June 2020
Debut Album 'Footfall' - Released May 15th, 2014

Tara Franks 
Cellist/Composer/Collaborator/Creative workshop Leader
London, UK