In early 2025, Andreas Scholl, one of the world’s most celebrated countertenors, renowned for his pure tone and emotional depth and Edin Karamazov, the master lutenist known for his work with Sting, the Hilliard Ensemble, and many others, came together at LowSwing Studio in Berlin to record their new songbook LP In Darkness, released on the analogue label LowSwing Records.
The album was produced and recorded by Guy Sternberg producer, sound engineer, and founder of LowSwing who described it as “a singer-songwriter album of the 17th century.”
Scholl and Karamazov share a musical friendship that spans more than three decades, and their performances radiate the trust, subtlety, and deep understanding that only years of collaboration can bring.
In Darkness features a collection of Baroque and Renaissance folk songs, including works by John Dowland, the most celebrated English composer of the Renaissance. While both artists have revisited some of these songs in the past, this recording reveals a new depth of expression—each take was recorded live in the studio, directly to master tape, with no edits or manipulation. What the listener hears is a pure, unembellished performance—two mature artists at the height of their powers, without studio tricks or cosmetic polish.
This album also marks a milestone: it is the first-ever vinyl release featuring the voice of Andreas Scholl, whose previous recordings have only been available in digital formats.
In early 2025, Andreas Scholl, one of the world’s most celebrated countertenors, renowned for his pure tone and emotional depth and Edin Karamazov, the master lutenist known for his work with Sting, the Hilliard Ensemble, and many others, came together at LowSwing Studio in Berlin to record their new songbook LP In Darkness, released on the analogue label LowSwing Records.
The album was produced and recorded by Guy Sternberg producer, sound engineer, and founder of LowSwing who described it as “a singer-songwriter album of the 17th century.”
Scholl and Karamazov share a musical friendship that spans more than three decades, and their performances radiate the trust, subtlety, and deep understanding that only years of collaboration can bring.
In Darkness features a collection of Baroque and Renaissance folk songs, including works by John Dowland, the most celebrated English composer of the Renaissance. While both artists have revisited some of these songs in the past, this recording reveals a new depth of expression—each take was recorded live in the studio, directly to master tape, with no edits or manipulation. What the listener hears is a pure, unembellished performance—two mature artists at the height of their powers, without studio tricks or cosmetic polish.
This album also marks a milestone: it is the first-ever vinyl release featuring the voice of Andreas Scholl, whose previous recordings have only been available in digital formats.
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