01. The King of the Sun I. Personages in the Night Guided by the Phosphorescent Tracks of Snails
02. The King of the Sun II. Dutch Interior
03. The King of the Sun III. Dancer Listening to the Organ in a Gothic Cathedral
04. The King of the Sun III. Interlude
05. The King of the Sun IV. The Flames of the Sun Make the Desert Flower Hysterical
06. The King of the Sun V. Personages and Birds Rejoicing at the Arrival of Night
07. Tango del Diablo (Arr. K. Raptis & E. Moser)
08. Vayamos al Diablo (Arr. K. Raptis & E. Moser)
09. Romance del Diablo (Arr. K. Raptis & E. Moser)
10. Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60 I. Allegro ma non troppo
11. Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60 II. Scherzo. Allegro
12. Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60 III. Andante
13. Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60 IV. Allegro comodo
Lights off – CD player on set off upon the phosphoresced traces that snails leave in the night. Razor-sharp string chords, oscillating sound images and groovy piano rhythms. This is how the Flex Ensemble begins its first GENUIN CD and Stephen Hartke’s magnificent piano quartet – what a debut! Embark on a journey with the four exceptional musicians, through the darkness virtuoso, strongly expressive, undaunted. Hartke, Piazzolla, Brahms – it is worth it to be curious about each and every piece!