Alexei Aigui & Arkady Marto – DA

This should be a breakout year for Alexei Aigui, who has released his fourth album of the year in collaboration with pianist Arkady Marto.

The album is absolutely sublime. Each track has a gentle touch, balancing violin and piano perfectly. The cornerstone of the album for me is this track, Nocturne No. 0:

It is a tango that would have made Ástor Piazzlla proud.

The whole album is engaging, and would have made for perfect music for a dramatic film (something Alexei has been making for several years now, with great success).

As I’ve mentioned in previous reviews, if you want to hear the music (or purchase it) in high-definition sound, consider going to Qobuz, where you can hear it at the best possible level.