NIKOLAUS GERSZEWSKI

German composer/conductor, Nikolaus Gerszewski, played two concerts in Lisbon. ‘Ordinary Music for Mixed Ensemble & Live-electronics’ was played live at Fabrica Braço de Prata, with a group of Portuguese musicians (including Italian drummer Gabriel Ferrandini), with Ernesto Rodrigues assisting in the conducting chair.

Nikolaus Gerszewski – composition, conduction, piano
Ernesto Rodrigues – conduction, violin
Guilherme Rodrigues – cello
Bruno Parrinha – alto clarinet
Nuno Torres – alto saxophone
Eduardo Chagas – trombone
Armando Pereira – accordion
Hernâni Faustino – double bass
Pedro Castello Lopes – percussion
Gabriel Ferrandini - drums
Carlos Santos – electronics

(recorded live at Fabrica Braço de Prata, 23 Feb. 2008)