Welcoming Layale Chaker and Forestare to Latitude 45!
Latitude 45 Arts is proud to announce two new artists on our roster : Layale Chaker (violinist and composer) and Forestare (guitar...
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“Hear [the Duo Kalysta] if you can, either in concert or this way.”
— Gorman, American Record Guide
May-June 2020 (about the recording Origins)
“Deutsch, a player who can soften or strengthen her handsome tone according to need, is very much in the first chair.”
— Arthur Kaptainis, La Scena Musicale
February 2020
"Deutsch revealed new worlds of colour and meaning in every single note ... an astonishing artist"
— Scott Tresham, Senior Producer at CBC Music
“Hear [the Duo Kalysta] if you can, either in concert or this way.”
— Gorman, American Record Guide
May-June 2020 (about the recording Origins)
“Deutsch, a player who can soften or strengthen her handsome tone according to need, is very much in the first chair.”
— Arthur Kaptainis, La Scena Musicale
February 2020
"Deutsch revealed new worlds of colour and meaning in every single note ... an astonishing artist"
— Scott Tresham, Senior Producer at CBC Music
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About Forestare
Quebec-based Guitar ensemble Forestare, composed of 12 guitars, double bass and conductor, has been performing for 15 years. Since Forestare's inception, the ensemble has participated in the creation of close to 50 original works and has adapted nearly another 100 for its unique instrumentation. In doing so, the ensemble has created the largest repertoire of music for guitar ensemble in the world.
Forestare's performances are rooted in a deep commitment to environmentalism and community engagement. Their programme from Tree to Guitar celebrates the unique qualities of the guitar ensemble, with a mise-en-scène emphasizing their arboreal origins. From their sold-out concert halls to their work with students, communities, and causes, Forestare radiates joy and warmth in their activities on and off the concert stage.
L’ensemble de guitares Forestare, composé de 12 guitares et d’une contrebasse, existe depuis maintenant 16 ans. Depuis ses débuts, Forestare a réalisé plus d’une cinquantaine d’oeuvres originales et adaptations, ce qui en fait l’ensemble de guitares ayant l’une des plus vastes répertoires au monde. Les performances de Forestare sont ancrées dans un engagement profond envers l'environnementalisme et l'engagement communautaire.
Leurs programme De l'arbre à la guitare célèbre les qualités uniques de cet ensemble de guitares, avec une mise-en-scène qui met l'emphase sur leurs origines arboricoles. De leurs concerts à guichets fermés à leur travail avec les étudiants, les communautés et les causes, Forestare rayonne d'une joie chaleureuse dans leurs activités sur et en dehors de la scène de concert.
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"Forestare has managed to create a sound that is distinct... The effect created by this mass of guitars...is quite simply striking."
— La Presse
“The sonority of 13 or so guitars, plus double bass once in a while to round out the lower end and add soaring lyricism, really isn't like anything else, especially when the mix of works explores all manner of playing techniques, mood, and character.”
— AllMusic, Patsy Morita
“Fulfilling, never redundant dynamics emphasize the impeccable arrangements and orchestral colors that carry the listener courageously into ancient times.”
— Le Journal de Montréal, Christophe Rodriguez
"Un bon conseil : allez vous perdre dans cette forêt de guitares boréales, classiques de surcroît. (...) Forestare a ainsi créé un son distinct de tous les ensembles contemporains sur le marché : l’effet de masse créé par cette treizaine de guitares (...) est tout simplement saisissant. Il en émane une intensité rock (...) Superbe!.."
— La Presse, Alain Brunet
“Je trouve que c’est le disque le plus soigné du groupe. C’est vivant et c’est très beau. Les initiés, les gens qui connaissent le répertoire, vont beaucoup aimer!”
— Radio-Canada, Frédéric Cardin, Août 2011
“À la dynamique épanouie, jamais redondante, nous soulignons le travail impeccable des arrangements, couleurs orchestrales qui transportent l’auditeur en des temps anciens où il fallait beaucoup de courage.”
— Le Journal de Montréal, Christophe Rodriguez, Mars 2012
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