Thrace
Sunday Morning Sessions
Jean-Guihen Queyras (cello), Bijan Chemirani (zarb drum), Keyvan Chemirani (daf drum) & Sokratis Sinopoulos (lyre)
a truly inspirational coming-together of French avant-gardism, Macedonian fiddling, and Maghrebi rhythms.
Thrace
Sunday Morning Sessions
Jean-Guihen Queyras (cello), Bijan Chemirani (zarb drum), Keyvan Chemirani (daf drum) & Sokratis Sinopoulos (lyre)
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a truly inspirational coming-together of French avant-gardism, Macedonian fiddling, and Maghrebi rhythms.
About
In the 3rd and 2nd century BC, the civilisation of Thrace was that of an adventurous and inquisitive people, open to exchange with other cultures, and as such, is rather a beautiful metaphor for the ensemble that has gathered around Jean-Guihen Queyras, a musician not as far removed from his Classical repertoire as you might think. From the captivating percussion of the Chemirani brothers, who grew up alongside Queyras on the hillsides of Haute Provence, to the magical lyra of Sokratis Sinopoulos, these 'Sunday morning sessions' open gateways into undiscovered musical worlds. Contemporary exploration, improvisation and the traditional music of the Mediterranean converge, all swept up in the same powerful and irresistible spirit.
Contents and tracklist
1. Frank Leriche: Khamse 3:28
2. Sinopoulos: Nihavent Semai 7:09
3. Witold Lutoslawski: Sacher Variation 3:52
4. Ostad Mohamad Reza Lofti: Zarbi é Shustari 6:14
5. Anon: Visite nocturne 2:13
6. Anon: I would I were a bird 6:19
7. Anon: Sunday morning 4:37
8. Bijon & Keyvan Chemirani: Dast é Kyan 7:07
9. Jorg Widmann: Étude Digitale 5:24
10. Anon: Hasapiko 5:57
11. Ross Daly: Karsilama 3:16
12. Anon: Dance in 7/8 7:21
Awards and reviews
March 2017
a truly inspirational coming-together of French avant-gardism, Macedonian fiddling, and Maghrebi rhythms.