Raphaëlla Smits quotes
'Dreams, rest and motion'...
"This recording contains a collection of beautiful
duo-pieces, very well played by the Dutch duo
Peter Thissen and Frank Lamm, internationally better known by the name "Duolisme". Peter and Frank are well geared to one another, both instrumentally and musically.
The choice of repertoire and matching instruments (Bert Kwakkel from The Netherlands) in here spatially recorded, show respect for both the audience and the composers. Recommended!”
Raphaëlla Smits, December 2008
CD-launch Duolisme, a beautiful memory
The launch of Duolisme's new album:
'Dreams,rest and motion' was was a special and succesfull event! With a crowded concerthall and favourable responses both Frank and Peter look back on a great and satisfying day. To reveal the CD the Brittish guitarist and composer Gary Ryan came especially for the occasion to Tilburg.
He took also part in the program. We played a nice trio piece composed by Jorge Cardoso. From the same composer we played a Canción wich was accompanied by dancers from the Factorium in Tilburg, who gave the whole piece a new dimension. Impressions of the launch on our media-page. (photo) Press here
November 22: launch new album
'Dreams, rest and motion'
We are excited to present our fourth album entitled ‘Dreams, rest and motion’.
The recording contains a collection of Latin-American music written for guitar duo and brings together some of the most beautiful pieces from Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
The title ‘Dreams, rest and motion’ owes its name to the only composition on this disc especially written for Duolisme and was composed by the English guitarist and composer, and dear friend Gary Ryan.
De cd-lauch will take place at:
Saturday November 22 2008, 20:15 PM
Het Cenakel, Cenakel 1, 5022 KK Tilburg,
(The Netherlands)
Tel: +31(0)13-58 00 182
Entrance: € 5,-
www.cenakel.nl
October, tour Scotland
A poem and video
Our concerttour in Schotland was an outstanding experience!
Press here for the video of the tour!
We would also like to share something special with you:
After our second concert (of the 5) in Kilconquhar Church, a visiter of the concert, Clare Dolan wrote us a poem, inspired by our playing and the music...
Where the music takes me
The notes floated
up from the strings
towards the rafters,
hanging in the air,
like a subtle scene.
Leading me by the hands
to faraway lands
the only conscious body parts
my ears.
in which the music drifts.
My mind is in a beautiful orchard.
Under the trees heavy with fruit.
By Clare Dolan (inspired by our concert of september 27 2008 in Kilconquhar)
Thank you Clare, we are honoured!
August 2008 Recording new CD completed!
The recordings of our latest CD
"Dreams, Rest and Motion" in Weston (UK) is now in de past.
It was again a great experience with lovely musical moments, created in a hard working process. In this session we recorded the
-specially written for Duolisme- titletrack "Dreams, Rest and Motion" by Gary Ryan.
The two days of hard work payed of. The late night work was good for recording the quiet pieces. At night it's indeed very quiet, unless you got a visitor, as it happens, a fly....During the day we had to stop a couple of times because of airplanes, tractors an lawnmowers. At the end, everything we've recorded is savely kept in the computer and the process of editing is at the moment being done by the producer John Taylor. John's latest news is that he'd 'finished the job' apart from 1 piece, you might know wich one...yes, the titletrack called
"Dreams, Rest and Motion". Currently we are taking care for the booklet, a new photoshoot by Mariëlle van der Ven and Niel Heesakkers is just being done and the cover-design is in the process of handling. Kim Heesakkers, www.vankim.nl (designer of 'Retratos', 'Ornamenten' and the duo's website) will again this time take care for the artwork and cover.
When will the Launch be??
January 2008
New composition for Duolisme
The English composer - musician
Vincent Lindsey-Clark has written a new piece for Duolisme gitaarduo.
The piece contains three movements and has the following title:
Suite: In Tandem For Two Guitars
1 Velocity
2 Equilibrium
3 Race against time
by Vincent Lindsey-Clark
By expectation the piece will be end 2008 ready for concerts!
November 2007 tour Malaysia great succes!
(scroll down for more pictures)
At november 21 2007 the duo gave a performance at The Saloma Theatre in Kuala Lumpur, The capital of Malaysia. The concert was organised by the Malaysian Classical Guitar Society and was dedicated to the 50th aniversery of Malaysias independence.
The programme was called "Tanah Pusaka".
With a crowded hall and a great atmosfeer all together the concert was a great succes.
November 2007 images Masterclass
At november 22 2007 the duo gave masterclass at the members of Malaysian Classical Guitar Society.
It was an educational day and Peter and Frank enjoyed working with all of these fine musicians.
November 2007 images 9th guitarcamp
At November 23 - 25 the 9th Guitarcamp took place at Frasers Hill, Malaysia.
Frank en Peter were invited for a masterclass,
working with ensembles and performing a concert.
It was a fantastic camp!
"Back on Track"
Oktober 2007: After a long period of injuries the duo is back on track again.
Soon they will be ready for concerts!
For info regarding concertst, do have a look a the concertpage.
More to tell regarding injury Peter
August 2007: The department revalidation of the Academic Hospital Maastricht (AZM) concluded in Peter's hand the diagnoses CRPS - 1 RSD
(Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or so called
Reflex Sympathic Dystrofie)
The hospital takes care of full treatment. Although there is progress noticeable, it is to soon to speak from full recovering. The amount of time for the process is not clear.
More information regarding CRPS - 1 RSD : click here
More information regarding the AZM : click here
Concerts and release new CD delayed
July 2007: due to a serious injury on Peter's left index finger (mallet or dropped finger) are all concerts and release new cd until further notice delayed.
More information: info@duolisme.com
Recording new CD Duolisme in summer 2006!
On sunday July 23 2006 Duolisme will start with the recordings of their new cd. The new album will be produced by the well-known english producer
John Taylor. The sessions will take place in Weston (UK)
For more information mail to: info@duolisme.com
CD's Duolisme gitaarduo online for sale
By clicking below you can put online orders regarding the cd's of Duolisme.
Cash sails CD's Duolisme during concerts
Retratos : € 15-
Ornamenten : € 15-
La Guitarra Poética : € 12,-
*Prices in Euros, including 19% B.T.W. (V.A.T.)
CD-launch Duolisme buisy event
The launch of Duolisme's new albums:
'Retratos' and 'Ornamenten' was was a buisy and succesfull event! With a crowded concerthall and favourable responses both Frank and Peter look back on a great and satisfying day. Very soon you can expect impressions of the launch on the media-page of this site. (photo and film)
Double CD-launch Duolisme gitaarduo
On 21 November this year no fewer than two new CDs will be released:
'Retratos and Ornamenten'
The CDs will be presented at a concert which will take place at: Het Cenakel, at Tilburg. Start: 15.00 hrs After the concert both CDs will be available on location or by order on this website. (see the link: 'order the CD now') for more information, send a mail to: info@duolisme.com
or contact : +31(0)6-513 60 211
More information Het Cenakel :
+31 (0)13-5800182
Duolisme searching new guitars
After having played Heinrich Nusko's warm sounding 'Ceder' guitars for more than 5 years, the search for new instruments has begon. Frank and Peter are now looking for 'Spruce-top' guitars. The instruments need to have 'well-projecting' and 'clear sounding' qualitiys but they still need to have a 'warm tone'.
The search has started with Dutch luthiers. Soon more news!
Duolisme gitaarduo on 'dekamervraag'
Duolisme guitar duo can now also be visited on the site: www.dekamervraag.org This website is the meeting place for players, programmers and audiences for chamber music. With their own pages, professional ensembles and venues will thus be able to share up-to-date information with one another.
The concert dates provide a complete overview of where and when chamber music is played in the Netherlands. Chamber music?
Ask De Kamervraag!
