Review
[…] Heartbreak, farewell, loneliness, longing for death - this is the stuff great music dramas, poignant lamentations and immortal pop ballads are made of. The Lamento Project has all varieties of melancholy in its repertoire. With her clear, bright soprano, Dorota Szczepanska proves that dark emotional clouds can bring the greatest listening pleasure.[…]
[…] No cough. No scratching. Banished silence. The audience listens as if they don't want to miss any nuances. The balance of transparency and smooth conciseness is stirring. Here are three artists at work whose individual virtuosity meshes perfectly.[…]
[…] Dorota Szczepanska's clear soprano voice suits the role of passionate lovers and those disappointed by love perfectly. Without exaggerated theatrical vibrato, free from loud showmanship, it enchants with anuanced sound. She is assisted by the world-renowned mandolinist, lutenist and conductor Alon Sariel. His fingers dance over the archlute with sometimes breathtaking speed and precision. In contrast, Peter Schwebs manages to skilfully jump the strings: the jazz bassist, who commutes between New York and Hanover, grounds the lyrically light sound with pointed accents and smooth bass lines.[…]
[…] The concert ends in minutes of applause and cheers.[…]”
[…] There was a lot of Baroque music, late Renaissance, tango, Jewish music, contemporary Polish compositions, Mexican folk song, soundtracks, as well as songs by Sting and Adele. Does that even go together? Absolutely. The three musicians took the audience on a journey to the beautiful heart of melancholy.[…]
[…] From the original works of famous composers like Monteverdi, Händel, Purcell, Biber, and others, they crafted lively and diverse interpretations. Each performer demonstrated a superior mastery of their craft in their own way.[…]
[…] Peter Schwebs brought the "walking bass" to life in both its original form and with a jazzy twist, adding crucial sound elements with bowed ostinatos and plucked harmonics. Alon Sariel proved himself a solid virtuoso, dedicating his astounding skills solely to the artful musical performance. Dorota Szczepanska performed at the same high level, showcasing the many facets of her voice and enhancing her performance with precise and restrained gestures.[…]
[…] The phenomenal concert concluded with thunderous standing ovations and a hard-earned encore. […]