Pirly Zurstrassen I New Quartet I New Music

I just got back home from a rehearsal with Pirly Zurstrassen’s new quartet “Les Alliances Terrestres”, featuring his son Felix Zurstrassen on double bass, Lionel Beuvens on drums, and myself on tenor.

While I was driving to the legendary B-Flat co-creation space in Brussels this morning I remembered all the good times playing Pirly’s music.

I was lucky to be part of Pirly Zurstrassen’s “H” Septet since 1987. We recorded the album “H” that year, and later in 1991 the album “Hautes Fagnes”, all with original compositions by Pirly. I’ve always loved his strong and clear personal voice.

In 1992, we played a series of duo concerts in Sénégal. At the time I was still playing soprano, as well as tenor.

I am as honored as I was back then to be part of his new quartet. And yes again, as always, the most beautiful compositions by his hand…

Looking forward to the first concert with this band, next Thursday 16 November 2023 at CC Saint-Ghislain, near Mons. Check out the “Upcoming Concerts” section for more details.

See you there!