Andreas Paragioudakis — Piano, Lute, Mandolin
Andreas Paragioudakis is a Greek-born composer and multi-instrumentalist celebrated for his ability to bridge contemporary classical language with Mediterranean musical heritage. His work draws from modal traditions, theatre music, and chamber music idioms, creating a sound world that is both timeless and forward-looking.
Over the last two decades, Andreas has developed a distinctive artistic voice marked by clarity of texture, emotional directness, and a highly personal approach to plucked-string instrumentation. His compositions span chamber works, theatre scores, interdisciplinary productions, and contemporary ensemble pieces. He is the co-founder of the Soundblossom Association based in Austria
 

FEATURED ARTISTS

Peter Herbert — Kontrabass 
Austrian double bassist Peter Herbert is a globally recognized figure in both contemporary classical and jazz circles. His discography spans more than 150 albums, and he has collaborated with major international ensembles and composers. Herbert’s sound is distinguished by depth, lyricism, and an intuitive sensitivity that enriches the ensemble’s sonic palette.

Aris Kapajannidis — Violin I
A versatile greek violinist focused on contemporary chamber repertoire, known for expressive articulation and a nuanced, modern interpretive style.

Kristi Pleshti — Violin II
Classically trained with an active presence in orchestral and chamber settings, the greek-albanian violinist Pleshti brings precision, warmth, and detail-oriented musicianship to the ensemble.

Lauri Hämäläinen — Viola
Finnish violist with international experience in new music ensembles, recognized for his rich tone and deep understanding of contemporary performance practice.

Yenisey Rodriguez — Violoncello
Lyrical and expressive, the cuban cellist Rodriguez contributes a resonant foundation to the ensemble’s sound, bridging traditional cello technique with contemporary aesthetics.

Martin Grabher — Drums

Austrian drummer Martin Grabher is known for his refined sensitivity, textural awareness, and ability to integrate percussion seamlessly into chamber-music environments. A recipient of the Vorarlberger Musikpreis, Grabher has established himself as one of the most distinctive rhythmic voices of his region, performing across contemporary classical, jazz, and cross-genre projects. 

Recorded at Nautilus Studios Dornbirn

Sound Engineer: Butch Metzger

Mastering Engineer: Fabian Exter & Forest Sound Studios