Arashk Azizi

Lampin’ by Synthonic

The iconic brass hits ride effortlessly on a bed of funk, bass solos emerge from a post-rock soundscape, and the album flows with incredible, seemingly improvised solos—Lampin’, the latest release from Synthonic, is a masterful blend of old-school groove and contemporary finesse. Led by jazz pianist and composer Kieron Garrett, Lampin’ brings together some of the […]

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Lohengrin – Wagner’s Romantic Myth Reimagined in Tallinn, Performed by the Estonian National Opera, conducted by Arvo Volmer

Last week, I finally attended a performance I’ve been waiting for a long time—Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, staged by the Estonian National Opera (Rahvusooper Estonia). Yes, it’s the one with the famous wedding march, but this opera is far more than just that melody. It’s a monumental work of Romantic grandeur, and experiencing it live was

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Ur egen fatabur by Jon-Olov Woxlin, or How Johann Sebastian Bach Would Write a Swedish Tune

What if Bach wrote music based on Swedish folk tunes? No need to wonder—just listen to Ur egen fatabur by Jon-Olov Woxlin. A collection of 21 original pieces written for solo violin, this album blends traditional folk tunes with the elegance and structure of Baroque music. Let’s first talk about Jon-Olov as a composer. His style is

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