Classical/Review The New Solarism - The Kiss

The New Solarism, hailing from Leipzig, Germany, presents their latest original album, 'The Kiss.' This album, released on 28th March 2025, showcases the artistry of violinist and composer Izabela Kałduńska, who embarked on a musical journey through various emotions captured in 10 original pieces. The project initially stemmed from an online theatre collaboration with author Tomas Blum, evolving into a studio album that delves into the depths of human feelings. Through a blend of classical training and contemporary experimentation, The New Solarism offers a unique musical experience that transcends traditional boundaries.

An ethereally lovely examination of the violin's expressive possibilities can be found in “The Kiss” by The New Solarism. The album, which was performed and composed by Izabela Kałduńska, is influenced by both classical and modern music. Arvo Pärt's spiritual minimalism and Nils Frahm's ambient intimacy reverberate throughout. “The Kiss,” however, is still distinctly its own: a daring and reflective piece that uses subdued tones but has a powerful emotional impact.

The album, which was recorded in Leipzig, a city rich in musical heritage, moves further into experimental territory while maintaining a subtly respectful homage to the past. With only a violin, looping, and well-placed effects, Kałduńska creates whole emotional universes. Every song seems to be a step in a greater story about transcendence, introspection, and loneliness—topics that are relevant in a period of personal turmoil and worldwide alienation.

The album's core is captured in the track, "Being Lost," which is a soft melody that develops into a slow-burning call to intimacy and vulnerability. The New Solarism encourages a personal listening experience where minute changes in tone and texture communicate louder than bombast ever could, rather than overwhelming the listener.

“The Kiss” establishes itself as a beacon of musical insight as well as a tribute to personal expression as the artist tours Germany with this body of work. The album's understated elegance provides something that is becoming more and more uncommon: silence, clarity, and an open communication between the performer and the audience.