Artist description Woodwind ensemble

Music Style 18th century, romantic, and modern music, including jazz and pop arrangements.

Artist History Domus-Quintett has existed since 1991. The members were then known as the "five rising young musicians". As the years passed, their common commitment to music had to take second place to the other demands of life: family and profession. Thanks to the personal and musical harmony of the group, the quintet still consists of the same musicians today as it did when it was founded.

Group Members Flute: Gabriele Keller, Oboe: Markus Frommlet, Clarinet: Dominik Keller, Horn: Gerd Beyer,Bassoon: Werner Köhler

Albums Works: Danzi to Ligeti (RES-CD 001), Works: Beethoven to Strayhorn (RES-CD 003), Works: Danzi to Strayhorn (RES-CD 001-003), Woodwind Revolution (RES-CD 005)

Press Reviews ***Woodwind Revolution: "This sequel to their first MP3 Resonances disc is every bit as good as the first though lighter and at the same time more obscure. The playing remains alert and engaging with the recording as close to realism as you could desire.... I would specially commend the Roux and Corea pieces if you would like to sample the tracks. This is a fun concert of the type you might hear (if you were lucky) on a warm summer evening in München." © Rob Barnett (www.musicweb.uk.net) The full review can be found at Musicweb and at www.resonances.com/CDs/005/review.html. "What Domus Quintett shows, besides a perfect technique, ideally adapted to every style - that swings and shouts with jubilation, that rocks and waltzes - is a joy of playing, which is reflected in a great listening experience. The experiment is a success!" Anke Westermann, gisanke@aol.com (<A HREF="http://www.omm.de">Online Musik Magazin</A>) The full review (in German) is available at Online Musik Magazin. ***Works: Danzi to Strayhorn: "This is an entertaining anthology of wind music. The playing is alert and engaging. The recording is bright, close and full. The tartly scathing Ligeti is darkly dazzling contrasting with the coolly playful Ibert and the sub-Mozartian (but still charming) antics of Danzi. The notable thing that strikes the listener is the variety of styles to which the quintet adapt themselves. Let's face it: they have to span Danzi through to light arrangements like the Bossa Nova and the Strayhorn. The Tcherepnin is humorous but somewhat dry. The highlight is the Milhaud work. Its Medieval courtly tapestry is most touchingly done. Lovely playing from this German ensemble who clearly have an adventurous approach to repertoire choice. The playing evinces an eloquent respect for the music: its underlying emotions and spirit...It would not surprise me if Domus were head-hunted by one of the majors before long." © Rob Barnett (www.musicweb.uk.net) The full review can be found at Musicweb and at www.resonances.com/CDs/001-003/review.html.

Location Stuttgart - Germany

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