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The classical background of these young Vienna-based musicians, Bernie Mallinger and Johannes Dickbauer (violins), Cynthia Liao
(viola) and Asja Valcic (cello,) belies their contemporary sound.
Their album, ‘Celebrating The Mahavishnu Orchestra’, reworks the music of John McLaughlin while retaining the energy and vibrancy of the original compositions. ‘This is no ordinary string quartet. The love of, and the dedication they have to their respective instruments is marvellous, and the fact they have taken what was electric jazz- fusion music, fused it with their training in ‘Classical’ music, and conserved the ‘electric’ atmosphere is outstanding’ (John McLaughlin).