Published on May 4, 2005
Spanish-born composer and pianist Jose Bonet, known for his
piano works, offers his release
Entre Ayer Y Hoy (Between Yesterday and Today). Bonet
combines a frolicking nature with a dramatically intense style. His
love of the music is evident in each piece. He allows his emotions
to emanate from the keys as he plays, his self-expression to flow
through the notes he has written.
“Atrezzo Barbaro” is his first presentation on this album. It is
artfully written and beautifully performed, and finds him adding a
soft Spanish flair to his classical style. This becomes his
signature sound. “Consecuencia” is a romantic and entrancing
selection. You can feel the depth of feeling pour into the song, in
which he combines quick movements with spirited keywork.
“Isabel” is a gentle and sadly demonstrative musical number.
Here we begin to fully realize that this artist allows himself to
be exposed through his works. He is unafraid and he holds nothing
back. “Que Ti Iba A Decir” is a more lively number. The quick
pattern of notes makes for a lively, energizing, happy song.
Oddly enough, although out of my usual comfort zone, I actually
enjoyed the repetitious nature of “En Aquel Momento.” Entrancing
and sensitively laid out, it builds on itself, repeating the notes
over and over. Somehow, surprisingly, it does not become boring or
mundane. The music is distinctive and does not become tiring; it
remains fresh and interesting.
Bonet has a sense of magic and he expresses it through
extraordinary music. His joy and his sad moments are all laid out
for your entertainment. He wants you to share in his art, and he
does his best to envelope you in the charm of his music. He uses
the music to express himself but also to recount his Spanish
history. He believes music to be the sincerest language; it is a
form of realism in which nothing should be hidden from the
listener. When asked whether he prefers the joy of live
entertainment more than the preciseness of recorded work, he
states, “The records [are] planned and studied so that the final
result is perfect. The live concerts have a special magic. The
tranquility of the study and the passion of the concert.” No matter
the format, he wants to please his listeners.
Jose’ loves the keyboard and the music loves him; it is a
creative collaboration. Jose Bonet is unabashed at exposing himself
to you in his entirety, and it all comes together on
Entre Ayer Y Hoy.
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To learn more or to purchase this album, visit
www.josebonet.com.]