released June 19, 2020

Produced and Engineered by Fred Thomas
Mixed by Alex Bonney
Mastered by Peter Beckman - Technology Works
Artwork by Emmy Franks
Design by Noemi Caruso
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The Other Side

Pedal Down

Pizz Trance

Land Of None

London-based trio Quest Ensemble present a distinctive twist on the traditional piano trio format. A collaboration between three powerful performers/composers, "The Other Side" sees musical styles woven together into a lyrical tapestry of sound, blending improvisation with co-created original compositions. A truly unique ensemble in compositional process and performance style.

On 5th June, Quest Ensemble will release their sophomore album ‘The Other Side’. With nods to influences as broad as the contemporary minimalism of John Adams and Steve Reich, the experimental melancholic textures of Radiohead to the progressive jazz precision of Brad Mehldau, ‘The Other Side’ inhabits its own soundworld somewhere in the gaps between chamber, jazz, folk and contemporary classical music.

Fusing their backgrounds in western classical, Indian classical, jazz and improvisational technique, Filipe Sousa (piano), Tara Franks (cello) and Preetha Narayanan (violin) are all graduates of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama Leadership Programme.

The Boatman

Drops

Pendulum

Space Between

Moment
Single 1 from up-comimg album  'The Other Side'
Release date 19th June 2020
Written and performed by Quest Ensemble
Preetha Narayanan (violin) Tara Franks (cello) Filipe Sousa (piano)

Produced and recorded by Fred Thomas
(Piano recorded at Alice's Loft)
Mixed by Alex Bonney
Mastered By Peter Beckmann - Technology Works

Moment

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