Gustav Hoyer’s <I>Conversations</i> captures the simplicity and elegance of music that paints with splashes of classical color on a modern canvas. The musicians all gave a marvelous performance, but Gustav’s compositions are really the star of the show in Octave’s first album of pure chamber recordings. <I>Souvenirs</i> includes four movements of piano and string quartet, each with the distinct feeling of an epic movie soundtrack. The melodies of <I>Sonatina</i> conjure a whimsical journey using only the piano.  <I>Tears</i> brings us back to the fullness of the string quartet and adds the airy sensation of the flute with emotionally moving motifs. <I>Ballade</i> moves us into new territory with a duet of piano and clarinet. We end with <I>Wedding Prayer</i> that fills our listening room with the sound of hope and brilliance of a future waiting. 

Recorded in pure DSD by our very own Paul McGowan, this is a limited-edition instant classic that should make its way into any good audiophile music collection. Available on SACD and download.