crystalline songs by annette stirnemann

The improvisations of “crystalline songs” take the form of a cycle, commencing and concluding at the same frequency. Essentially, it is music for a flute solo, yet it develops a novel polyphony, founded on circular breathing, incorporating the voice that is articulating, occasionally speaking in shamanic languages…and also singing.

The music of “crystalline songs” draws inspiration from light and its reflection in nature, as well as the flutist’s life experiences. Janet Frame's autobiography "An angel at my table" - always kept within reach - was a great source of inspiration and encouragement to the artist.

Stirnemann’s creative process invariably commences with an internal image, upon which the sounds are subsequently discovered. These sounds may be multiple, encompassing harmonics and the voice. During the initial composing phase, the sound material of each piece is clearly defined. Subsequently, the pieces are performed as improvisations: they are recreated repeatedly, working/playing with the force of the moment.

Tracklist

1.	mirrored sky	4:04

2.	silent flying	2:24

3.	flowers of november	3:55

4.	volo silenzioso, continuazione	2:09

5.	shamanic spell - for crushed grass to spring up again	2:52

6.	the heart of the crystals	3:08

7.	shamanic song - to meet the shining ones	2:42

8.	black amulet song	4:51

9.	glancing through the mist	2:47

10.	a new season beneath a secret sun	3:13

11.	light falling into a deep well	2:43

12.	il cristallo...che splende nella notte fonda	1:28

13.	evening song	4:58

Credits

released October 24, 2025

all music composed and improvised by annette stirnemann, www.flutesolo.ch
recorded by lara persia at lemura recording studio montagnola, 2024
edited by lara persia and annette stirnemann
mixed by lara persia
mastered by françois houle at fmh productions, saanichton bc canada
graphic design massimo morandi at responsiva locarno
photography by angelita bonetti at studio alma locarno
print TI CD, +41 (0)79 932 09 96 / tipografia pedrazzini locarno

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