Craig Armstrong
PACIFIC
(LP)
CMA / 05282381
12 Inch

Acclaimed Scottish composer Craig Armstrong releases his new work Pacific via his own label CMA Records.
Written for piano, cello, and electronics, the three-movement piece was originally commissioned in December 2024 by Christian Kellersman, a pioneering figure in contemporary classical and jazz music, for his new live event series Berlin Confidential, co-curated with Alexander Szlovák. The series aims to promote innovative new music projects, with a particular focus on emerging musicians and composers. Recorded in May 2025 at Lowswing Studios in Kreuzberg, Pacific continues Armstrong"s ongoing exploration of blending acoustic and electronic sound in a natural, seamless way. Over several days in the studio, Armstrong, von Almen and Sternberg developed the work"s intricate textures and dynamic interplay, resulting in a recording that captures both the intimacy and expansiveness of the original live performance.[info sheet from distr.]