Hania Rani

The versatility of pianist and composer Hania Rani is impressive. She composes works for string instruments, piano and voice, but she is also familiar with the world of techno and electronica. This year she released her first solo album inspired by her travels to Mount Esja in Iceland and the Carpathian Mountains. When Hania Rani plays the piano, the barren solitude of winter scenes are expressed: landscapes, colours, moods. Minimalist melodic arcs emerge and flowing tone sequences merge into mystical sounds. And very gently, reminiscences of the early Keith Jarrett are evoked. (ron)