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Roger Eno Brings Apollo Atmospheres to Matera

artist · 2026-05-04

Roger Eno discusses the 1983 album 'Apollo Atmospheres and Soundtracks' with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, and its upcoming orchestral performance in Matera, Italy. The album blended ambient, electronic, and country music. Roger Eno describes their collaborative process as effortless and joyful, with each musician contributing their strengths: his melodic/harmonic arsenal, Brian Eno's studio mastery, and Lanois's lap steel and soundscape skills. For the Matera concert, Roger Eno was inspired by hearing the orchestral arrangement at Aldeburgh Snape Maltings, and expects the performance to transport the audience. The interview was conducted by Claudia Giraud for Artribune.

Key facts

  • Album 'Apollo Atmospheres and Soundtracks' released in 1983 by Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Roger Eno.
  • The album features ambient, electronic, and country music styles.
  • Roger Eno describes his role as melodic/harmonic, Brian Eno as studio master, Daniel Lanois as lap steel player and soundscape artist.
  • The project originated as music for a film, inspired by its images.
  • Roger Eno heard the orchestral arrangement at Aldeburgh Snape Maltings and was captivated.
  • The performance in Matera is designed to transport listeners out of this world.
  • Interview published on Artribune by Claudia Giraud.
  • Matera is the location for the concert.

Entities

Artists

  • Roger Eno
  • Brian Eno
  • Daniel Lanois
  • Claudia Giraud

Institutions

  • Artribune
  • Aldeburgh Snape Maltings

Locations

  • Matera
  • Italy
  • Aldeburgh
  • Snape Maltings

Sources