Album insights
Evgueni Galperine's ECM New Series debut emerges as a remarkably original and evocative album this year. Being of Russian and Ukrainian descent, residing in Paris since 1990, Galperine delves into innovative ways of working with sound, texture, and dynamics. Through his piece, "Theory of Becoming," he unveils an expanded realm of acoustic fusion, fusing real and virtual instruments to create a unique auditory experience. Galperine's compositions traverse diverse themes, embracing everything from the endurance of hope amidst chaos to contemplative explorations of the soul's journey and voyages through enchanting, magical forests akin to those depicted in Max Ernst's artworks. The album was meticulously crafted and mixed in Paris between 2020 and 2021, a collaborative effort with producer Manfred Eicher at Studio EPG and Studios de la Seine.