Discreet Editions

Discreet Editions is a record label based in Basel, Switzerland. It joins the realm of ancient music to that of contemporary, experimental composition through collaborations, composition commissions, and other yet-to-be-named performance practices. Discreet Editions releases attempt to take what are conceived of as 'historical' instruments out of their hypothetical frames, transcending categorization and highlighting the autonomy of sound itself. These recordings come as an alternative to the dominant social and cultural conventions about approaching and listening to 'historical', 'musical' 'instruments'. Furthermore, Discreet Editions considers the sound potentialities of all objects and the open-minds of the performers and composers who work with them. Discreet Editions is a collaboration between contemporary composer/performer Clara de Asís and historical flautist/composer Mara Winter.