Company Pitagross invites you to take part in an International musical youth and children’s festivals, which will take place in Monastir, Tunisia.
26.04.09-10.05.09 - Maghreb's wings
In festivals can participate collectives of different genres: Academic and folk choirs, vocal groups, soloists, choreographic collectives, soloists of folk and modern dance, orchestras and string, wind and folk ensembles, folk groups and others.
During the festival every collective gets an opportunity to present their contest program and to get an international diploma. Festival’s judges are honored figures of the Czech culture, teachers of leading musical and choreographic institutes of Prague.
USA Tour to Mark 100 Years of Bulgaria's Independence
(April-May 2009)
Presenting
THEODOSII SPASSOV
(www.theodosiispassov.com)
World-acclaimed kaval (Bulgarian flute) player
THEODOSII SPASSOV is a phenomenon who affects the audience with his uniqueness of style and performance. Theodosii Spassov has developed his own unique style of playing the instrument by synthesizing traditional folklore with jazz, fusion and classical music.
"His work on the Kaval was nothing short of pure genius."
- Howard Rovics, Professor Emeritus of music, at the School of the Arts on the C.W.Post Campus of Long Island University
" Mr. Spassov as one of the most talented Eastern-European musicians … He actually created a new musical genre."
Newsweek, 2000
"....like a jam session between Ian Anderson and Thelonius Monk." - Chicago tribune
TATIANA SARBINSKA
(www.tatianasarbinska.com)
world-renowned Balkan vocalist and teacher,
“The voice of Pirin”
"Tatiana Sarbinska is a truly unique artist. She is a professional singer and educator of international acclaim. She is one of the world's leading experts of the performance of Eastern European and in particular, of folk art traditions of Eastern European music." -Bruce Rossley, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs, Boston City Hall
“Tatiana Sarbinska performs with a brilliant style,
with a rich vocal technique, a wide vocal range, and a lively artistic presence." -Boston Herald
And the Bulgarian virtuosos
T H E OD O S I I S P A S S O V FOLK PROJECT BAND
- Peyo Peev (gadulka),
two-time recipient of the Golden Gadulka Award
- Ivan Georgiev (bagpipe),
tours with the The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices choir
- Genadiy Rashkov (drums),
tours with the Filip Kutev National Folk Ensemble
- Petar Milanov (guitar,tambura),
tours with the Filip Kutev National Folk Ensemble
TOUR DATES*
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April 10, SAN DIEGO, CA
April 11, PHOENIX, AZ
April 15, LAS VEGAS, NV
April 17, LOS ANGELES, CA
April 18, DALLAS, TX
April 24 & 25, CHICAGO, IL
May 1, WASHINGTON D.C.M
May 3 BOSTON, MA
May 5, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
May 8, NEW YORK, NY
(!!! Tatiana Sarbinska will NOT perform in San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Dallas concerts)
Company Pitagross invites you to take part in an International musical youth and children’s festivals, which will take place in Prague, Czech Republic.
02.05.09-08.05.09 - May Fantasy
In festivals can participate collectives of different genres: Academic and folk choirs, vocal groups, soloists, choreographic collectives, soloists of folk and modern dance, orchestras and string, wind and folk ensembles, folk groups and others.
During the festival every collective gets an opportunity to present their contest program and to get an international diploma. Festival’s judges are honored figures of the Czech culture, teachers of leading musical and choreographic institutes of Prague.
10 week workshop: Saturdays mornings 10:00-11:30 April 11 to June 13 cost: $360.
This workshop is open to all instrumentalists from intermediate to advanced levels.
Music from the Balkan countries (Greece, Bulgaria and Macedonia and many more) contains so-called ³odd meters,² such as 7/8, 5/8 and 11/8. While this may seem complicated, this is dance-based music and the flow of these rhythms is completely natural once you feel them. The scales used in music from this part of the world are distinctive and beautiful.
The repertoire itself is as varied as the languages are. A variety of material is presented by ear and stylistic components of these styles including ornamentation, playing back up rhythm and improvisation are covered. Please bring a recording device to class if possible. Written music and CD¹s are provided.
For more information: www.jazzschool.com
Phone: 510-845-5373
For specific questions about the Balkan Ensemble workshop, contact kaila@kailaflexer.com.
The Jazzschool is located at 2087 Addison St. Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
16th of May SATURDAY, 3.00pm – midnight, Croatian American Cultural Center, 60 Onondaga Ave., San Francisco Tickets: $15
Featuring: Special guests IVAN MILEV& ENTCHO TODOROV,
BEBELEKOV 100 KABA GROUP, Orchestra SALI & RUMEN SHOPOV,
VERNA DRUJINA Band, COPE FAMILY band, DA MOJEM Band,
KITKA Women’s choir, GRADINA performing group and more. The
GOLDEN ICON of Snt’s Kiril & Methody Ritual will take place as usual and
kids will wave garland as usual. Food by Hristo Kolev. More to come.
On May 30, 2009 in the city Bolyarovo, obl. Yambol of 9.30 hours will be the thirteenth edition of the National Children's folklore celebration "willow flute playing and the competition with the song of Elena Gramatikovo.
For information and registration for participation:
phone: 04741/6044 and 04741/6154
e-mail: varbovasvirka@abv.bg
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