Album insights
British composer and musician Roger Eno, known for his distinctive style, achieved a cult following as a recording artist. His debut with Deutsche Grammophon last year marked the successful release of "Mixing Colours," his first collaborative album with brother Brian. Eno's latest solo project, "The Turning Year," launches on April 22, 2022, under the Yellow Label. Through this album, listeners peer into Roger Eno's musical mirror, revealing pastoral scenes and emotive compositions skillfully performed by Eno on the piano, accompanied by Berlin's top orchestral players. The mix of new and existing compositions in this album presents a comprehensive showcase of the composer's solo work. "The Turning Year," akin to a collection of short stories or snapshots of scenes, each possessing distinctive yet interconnected characters, provokes contemplation on life's varied facets and the shifting perceptions we encounter at different phases of the year, muses Eno.