Australian pianist and composer Andrew Keese has released his new instrumental album, Intersections, on 9 October 2026. The seven-track record brings together acoustic piano, electronic synthesis and ambient textures, continuing the composer’s exploration of contemporary instrumental music. Recorded in Riga, Latvia, during Keese’s 2025 European tour, the album features a collaboration with musician Julian Lyngcoln and marks another chapter in the composer’s evolving musical language.
Where Acoustic Piano Meets Electronics
At the centre of Intersections is the relationship between two distinct musical worlds: the organic resonance of the acoustic piano and the expansive possibilities of electronic sound. Keese performs on a Steinway grand piano and contributes programming, while Julian Lyngcoln provides synthesizers and the Erica Synths Steampipe, an experimental electronic instrument.
The combination places the album somewhere between contemporary classical music, ambient composition and experimental electronics. Rather than treating the piano and synthesizers as opposing elements, the project explores how their different sonic characteristics can coexist, interact and shape a shared musical atmosphere.
The album consists of seven compositions: Tides, Sleep, Soma, Grace, Melancholia, Lietus and Ardievas. Together, they form an instrumental collection that invites listeners into a musical space where traditional acoustic expression encounters contemporary sound design.
A Musical Journey from Estonia to Latvia
The origins of Intersections are closely connected to Keese’s recent musical activities in Europe. In 2024, the Australian composer completed a two-week residency at the Arvo Pärt Centre, where he developed and recorded material for his previous album, Illuminator.
Released in 2025, Illuminator was followed by a European tour featuring performances in Germany, Latvia and Estonia, including a concert at the Arvo Pärt Centre. During the Latvian leg of the tour, Keese and Lyngcoln entered Riga Sound Recording Studio to record the material that would become Intersections.
The recordings subsequently travelled across continents for post-production. The album was mixed at Rolling Stock Recording Rooms in Melbourne, Australia, and mastered by Christoph Stickel in Vienna, Austria. This international production process reflects the geographical journey behind the recording itself, connecting the Australian composer’s work with the contemporary music scenes of the Baltic region and Europe.
A New Chapter in Andrew Keese’s Discography
Intersections follows a productive period for Keese, whose instrumental catalogue includes Infinite Possible Shapes, Minutiae and Illuminator. His compositions frequently draw upon atmospheric textures, acoustic instrumentation and electronic experimentation, crossing stylistic boundaries between ambient, post-rock and contemporary instrumental music.
With Intersections, the collaboration between Keese and Lyngcoln moves from the concert stage into a dedicated studio recording. It also reflects Keese’s continuing interest in exploring the expressive possibilities of the piano beyond its conventional solo repertoire.
The composer is scheduled to celebrate the release with an album launch performance on 31 October 2026, joined by Julian Lyngcoln.
Listen to Intersections
Intersections is available on digital streaming platforms and through Andrew Keese – Intersections on Bandcamp. The album can also be purchased as a high-resolution digital download, including 24-bit/96kHz audio.
For collectors, Keese has produced a limited edition of just 50 hand-numbered CDs, presented in Digipak packaging featuring artwork by Vivian C. Smith and photography by Laura May Grogan. The artist has announced that CD shipments are expected around 15 October, with signed copies also planned to be available directly through his official website.
Listeners can explore the new album or purchase a physical copy through Bandcamp and find further information about the composer at andrew-keese.com.
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