Rachel Grimes
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Rachel Grimes released her solo piano album Book of Leaves in 2009.
Widely known as the composer and pianist of Rachel's Music for Egon Schiele, her primary work with that pioneering indie chamber group resulted in six albums on Quarterstick/Touch & Go Records. She is currently finishing an album with Louisville-based King’s Daughters & Sons and developing a large-scale chamber work designed for New York experimental theater ensemble SITI Company. In 2010 she will share the stage in the US with instrumental composers On Fillmore and in Europe with pianist and composer Nils Frahm.
The Wire – Review by Joseph Stannard, December 2009
“..one of American independent music’s few truly inspired technicians.”
Pitchfork – Review by Joe Tangari, January 25, 2010
“..like a warm embrace from an old friend..”
MOJO –Review by David Sheppard March 2010
“Book of Leaves piano essays are distinguished by an intimate lyricism, invoking autumnal wistfulness..”
BBC – Pioneering Neo-Classicist reveals her solo debut by Spencer Grady, October 13, 2009
“We owe Rachel Grimes big.”
“Book of Leaves is simply an absorbing turn from a true pioneer.”
New York Times – Live Concert Review by Allan Kozinn, October 14, 2009
“…offered glimpses of an alternate universe in which expansive, unified projects are everything.”
Top Ten Classical Albums 2009 – TimeOut Chicago
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The Wire – Review by Joseph Stannard, December 2009
“..one of American independent music’s few truly inspired technicians.”
Pitchfork – Review by Joe Tangari, January 25, 2010
“..like a warm embrace from an old friend..”
MOJO –Review by David Sheppard March 2010
“Book of Leaves piano essays are distinguished by an intimate lyricism, invoking autumnal wistfulness..”
BBC – Pioneering Neo-Classicist reveals her solo debut by Spencer Grady, October 13, 2009
“We owe Rachel Grimes big.”
“Book of Leaves is simply an absorbing turn from a true pioneer.”
New York Times – Live Concert Review by Allan Kozinn, October 14, 2009
“…offered glimpses of an alternate universe in which expansive, unified projects are everything.”
Top Ten Classical Albums 2009 – TimeOut Chicago