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“Radio.String.Quartet’s listenable adaptations are arranged with great flair” - Guardian

“Even those not crazy about Jazz by String Quartets must admit that this young German group makes a fine job of a formidable project…an impressive achievement” - Evening Standard

RSQ present their project celebrating the mahavishnu orchestra. The main goal of the radio.string.quartet.vienna is to transfer the power and the energy, which characterize the original recordings of the Mahavishnu Orchestra from the 70s into our decade. John McLaughlin's compositions remain what they are, so does the dedicated and uncompromising way of playing. However, shape and appearance are presented in a new way by this classical and historically important ensemble type and the compositions become accessible to a much larger audience, which is what this powerful and influential music deserves. This is not simply "playing it again", but an overdue and loving new interpretation, justified by the fascination of the original music. The Viennese conceptualists go to the very limits of the dynamic range, the colour palette and demonstrate a profusion of nuance that imparts breadth and spirituality on the rough and energetic originals.

Winners of the German Record Critics' Award

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