Aranis

Aranis are a Flemish acoustic avant-rock, experimental and neo-classical chamber music group led by composer and contrabass player Joris Vanvinckenroye. Their music has been described as a blend of "chamber classical and rock", "Chamber Music Rock", and "Belgian chamber rock" with elements of East and Southern European folk music. Aranis have recorded six albums, and have performed live at a number of European venues, including the Rock in Opposition festivals in Carmaux, France. They made their American concert debut at NEARfest Apocalypse at Zoellner Arts Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in June 2012.

Aranis
Aranis performing at NEARfest in June 2012
Background information
OriginBelgium
GenresAvant-rock, experimental, neo-classical chamber, minimalism
Years active2002–present
LabelsHome Records
MembersJoris Vanvinckenroye
Liesbeth Lambrecht
Marjolein Cools
Stijn Denys
Jana Arns
Past membersLinde de Groof
Axelle Kennes
Ward De Vleeschhouwer
Websitewww.aranis.be

A biography of the group at All About Jazz said that "[i]n concert, Aranis creates an unforgettable atmosphere. Variation and expressivity hold the audience riveted. Chaotic structures and virtuoso crescendos alternate with serene intervals."

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