Orchestra | Works
“Classicism – A Point Of View” Over almost 30 years, Michael Arbenz has established a reputation as one of Europe’s leading piano players. Acclaimed by John Fordham of The Guardian as “sophisticated, classically inspired but viscerally powerful”, Michael Arbenz has recently been exploring the creative opportunities for his highly intricate, intimate, inventive music in larger […]
Michael Arbenz | Solo
“Classicism – A Point OfView” “This album is probably the most beautiful synthesis of (jazz and classical) influences.” – Paris Move Following the success of his 2023 solo release ‘Reflections of D’ in tribute to his idol Duke Ellington, Swiss pianist Michael Arbenz – perhaps best known for his work with VEIN Trio – proudly […]
Michael Arbenz | meets Andy Sheppard
“Their amiable jousting was even more apparent in Reflections in D, one of Duke Ellington’s more classical pieces that, in this context, clearly echoed Ravel’s impressionistic approach (which itself was influenced by early jazz recordings). Harp like sweeps and rapid-fire tremolos from the keyboard came back through lyrically overblown sax yet, for all the wrangling, neither player […]