Music for 9 musicians and conductor
“Rhythm and counter-rhythm crossed from instrument to instrument, section to section, with a magical business,
like choreographed traffic patterns —the title of the 45-minute piece, in fact, refers to a two-way street or multiple directions.”
All About Jazz, USA
“Andel only suggests tango; gamelan and motoric minimalism course just as readily through her work.”
The Brooklyn Rail, USA
Laura Andel Orchestra is a main large ensemble project of Argentinian composer Laura Andel, founded by her in New York in 2000. This 9-piece orchestra features an unusual
combination of instruments and unites musicians from diverse backgrounds to perform Andel's compositions. LAO includes bandoneon, gamelan instruments, electric guitar, Fender Rhodes, vibraphone,
cornet, viola, clarinets, piano and double bass.
Matt Bauder- clarinets, Taylor Ho Bynum- ccornet, Ken Filiano - double bass,
Stephanie Griffin - viola, Carl Maguire - fender rhodes, Ursel Schlicht - piano,
David Simons - gamelan instruments, Raul Jaurena - bandoneon, Danny Tunick - vibraphone /gamelan instruments, Laura Andel - composition/conducting
Laura Andel's site > excerpt of 'Doble Mano 6'
Music by Laura Andel recorded live by John Gurrin and Kevin James on May 12, 2007
at The Kitchen concert series in New York City.
Limited Edition Compact Disc (CD)
Rossbin Records RS 029
Released October 1, 2009