Concetta Abbate is a compositional ensemble that delves deeply into feeling and evocation. Each of their releases deliberately demonstrates the ability of music to pierce through the veil of human experience; to trace its intricacies and explore its nuanced roots. In their latest album, ‘LAMINARIA’, they craft horror chamber music, instrumentals that are haunting but ethereal, surreal yet alienatingly familiar, new but feels as old as time. Each track seems to drip with emotional ideas, drenching the listener like silent rain. 

Taken from the collection is ‘Alkali Halo’, a composition in which the group plays around with shadow and light, reflections that are reminiscent of dawn but also dusk. There are a lot of classical evocation elements which bleed into contemporary minimalism. It is a violin piece, a velvet ribbon, dark red getting lost in the black. Surrounding its emotive line are resonant notes, tonalities, peaks and depth. A quiet landscape that intuitively deepens the context. As far as modern chamber classicals go, Concetta Abbate is where it’s at. Novel ideas, sophisticated design, and brilliant technique. Listen Now! 

The track is available for streaming on popular sites like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music! 

You can listen to ‘Alkali Halo’ (LAMINARIA Album) by Concetta Abbate here –