Franz von Chossy

WHEN THE WORLD COMES HOME

"Franz von Chossy, who also studied film scoring, is known for his lyrical, cinematic approach to music and adventurous mix of styles, often with emotional impact. This album is a highlight in that respect."
(Tim Sprangers, Jazz assistant at "De Volkskrant")

The new suite from the Franz von Chossy Quintet, When the World Comes Home, is a musical interpretation of the expulsion of Adam and Eve from paradise. The nine parts of the suite explore the story's full range of emotion. Graceful lyricism is contrasted with dark undertones as the music moves from simplicity, harmony and balance to complexity and dissonance.

Von Chossy was inspired by a collaboration with the poet Abra Bertman, who gave titles to most of the compositions and wrote a poem for the title piece "When the World Comes Home".

Franz von Chossy - Piano
Jeffrey Bruinsma - Violin
Alex Simu - Clarinet
Jörg Brinkmann - Cello
Yonga Sun - Drums

upcoming Quintet Concerts:
23.03.12 De Doelen, Rotterdam (NL)
25.04.12 Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall, Istanbul (T)
12.05.12 Amersfoort Jazzfestival (NL)
19.05.12 Bimhuis, Amsterdam, Cd Release Concert (NL)
25.09.12 Muziek Biennale Niederrhein 2012, Kempen (D)
24.10.12 Kyoyuk Munhwa Hoekwan, Seoul (KR)