Pre-Order: Juli Deak – Brisk

Brisk is the debut album by Polish-Hungarian flutist Juli Dek (*2000), based in Budapest. Comprised of seven solo flute pieces, the album offers a concentrated snapshot of Dek’s musical world-one shaped by classical training, experimentation, improvisation, and folk influences.The project began taking shape in 2021, as Dek moved away from the polished ideals of classical performance toward a more personal and exploratory approach. Early fragments only revealed their meaning in front of an audience, whose responses encouraged her to continue developing the material. With over 15 years of musical experience, Dek combines technical precision with a willingness to embrace vulnerability and chance.Breathing lies at the heart of Brisk. More than a functional necessity, it becomes an expressive and structural force. Through close listening, breath feels tactile and intimate, placing the performer almost within reach. Techniques such as circular breathing, ov