Gwilym Simcock & Yuri Goloubev – Reverie At Schloss Elmau

Gwilym Simcock & Yuri Goloubev – Reverie At Schloss Elmau

A refined and deeply expressive duo recording, Reverie At Schloss Elmau captures pianist Gwilym Simcock and bassist Yuri Goloubev in an intimate live setting where classical influence, jazz improvisation, and chamber-like sensitivity converge.

Recorded in the atmospheric surroundings of Schloss Elmau, the album unfolds with a sense of spaciousness and reflection. Simcock’s piano work moves fluidly between lyricism and harmonic complexity, while Goloubev’s bass provides both grounding and melodic counterpoint, allowing the music to breathe naturally rather than adhere to rigid structure.

Much of the album feels composed in real time - pieces like Pastoral and Lost Romance balancing elegance with quiet emotional depth, while Antics introduces playful rhythmic energy and Flow leans into meditative, almost impressionistic territory. The inclusion of Non-Schumann Lied nods subtly to the classical tradition, refracted through a modern improvisational lens.

Across the set, the duo demonstrates a rare level of musical empathy - every phrase answered, every silence intentional. Reverie At Schloss Elmau sits comfortably between jazz recital and chamber music, defined by restraint, sophistication, and deep listening.

Tracklist:

1 Pastoral – 8:13
2 Lost Romance – 7:01
3 Shades Of Pleasure – 7:03
4 Antics – 4:06
5 A Joy Forever – 6:12
6 Non-Schumann Lied – 8:23
7 Flow – 5:46
8 Vain Song – 7:10
9 Reverie