Recorded in September 2020 at the Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI in Lugano and produced by Manfred Eicher, this is the first solo album by Swiss pianist, composer, and conceptual artist Nik Bärtch. With "Entendre," Bärtch offers an intense glimpse into his musical approach. At its heart is listening as a creative act, characterized by the meticulous development of modular, polymetric compositions. Particular attention is paid to the subtle perception of touch dynamics, the discovery of artistic freedom within aesthetic boundaries, and the evolution of each piece, with the musical trajectory constantly taking new directions.
