Released in 2025 via New Amsterdam Records, String Quartets marks a striking new chapter for Travis Laplante — composer, improviser, and saxophonist known for his "meticulously plotted long-form pieces" with Battle Trance and his duo Subtle Degrees. Here, Laplante steps fully into the world of contemporary classical composition, presenting two substantial works performed with breathtaking precision by the JACK Quartet, one of today's most celebrated ensembles dedicated to new music.
At the heart of String Quartets is Laplante's inventive use of just intonation, which lends the music an emotional, lyrical warmth — singable melodies carried by shimmering harmonic colors that seem to hover at the very edge of perception. The two compositions balance aching, sustained passages reminiscent of minimalist masters with Laplante's own propulsive rhythmic sensibility, resulting in music that is both technically demanding and aesthetically gorgeous, stirring the heart and body in equal measure.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: New Amsterdam Records
- Genre: Classical
- Release Date: 08/21/2026
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TRACKS
A. String Quartet I
B. String Quartet II
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