Da Lontano - John Cage, Giacinto Scelsi, Luigi Nono, Karlheinz Stockhausen - Mike Svoboda* - - Other (Arrives in 14days)

“Da Lontano” is a rare meeting ground for the restless spirits of 20th-century Western classical innovation. Trombonist Mike Svoboda approaches the works of Cage, Scelsi, Nono, and Stockhausen not as museum pieces, but as living, breathing explorations—challenging, sometimes disorienting, and ultimately liberating. Each composer here sought to break the mold: Cage with his radical indeterminacy, Scelsi’s meditative focus on timbre, Nono’s politically charged soundscapes, and Stockhausen’s cosmic architecture. Svoboda, himself a fearless interpreter, draws out the music’s subtleties and surprises, using his instrument’s full palette to highlight the composers’ individuality while revealing their shared commitment to sonic discovery. The album’s title, meaning “from afar,” hints at both the geographical and philosophical distances bridged by this collection, offering listeners a rich, immersive journey through the avant-garde’s outer edges. For collectors and adventurous ears alike, this album is not just a showcase of technical prowess, but a testament to music’s potential to question, provoke, and transport. “Da Lontano” stands as an essential document for anyone fascinated by the transformative power of sound. Track List: 1 - Mantram - 5:14 2 - Solo For Sliding Trombone - 15:03 3 - Signal Zur Invasion I - 10:14 4 - Post-Prae-Ludium Per Donau - For Tuba And Live Electronics - 13:52