THE SPIRIT OF SOUND, works for harp and percussions, video promo

DYNAMIC CDS 7804
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THE SPIRIT OF SOUND
Works for harp and percussion

Claudio Scannavini (1959)
Guido Facchin (1946)
Federico García Lorca (1898-1936)
Avedis Nazarian (1928)

Performers:
Avalokite Duo:
Patrizia Boniolo, harp
Guido Facchin, percussion


PROGRAM OF THE CD:

Tracks:
Claudio Scannavini (1959)
01. Algorithm, for Harp and Percussion
(4 tom toms, bass drum, temple block, cymbals, wind chimes, ice bell, triangle)

First recording

Guido Facchin (1946)
Wu Shih, Mantra Suite for Harp and Percussion
(Glockenspiel, tar, Native-American drum, riqq, doyra).

Dedicated to Patrizia Boniolo
02. Jin (Universal Love)
03. Ryu Gi (Spirit becomes Substance)
04. Wambli geliska (Eagle Feathers, Spiritual Power)
05. Fu Do Chi (Immovable Wisdom)
06. Sutra del Cuore (Enlightning)

New 2016 version

Federico García Lorca (1898-1936)
12 Canciones Populares Españolas, for Harp and Percussion
(Glockenspiel, castanets, melodica, taconeo).

07. Anda, Jaleo
08. Los Cuatros Muleros
09. Les Tres Hojas
10. Los Mozos de Monleon
11. Las Morillas de Jaen
12. Sevillanas del Siglo XVIII
13. El Cafe de Chinitas
14. Nana de Sevilla
15. Los Pelegrinitos
16. Zorongo
17. Romance de Don Boyso
18. Los Reyes de la Baraja

First recording

Avedis Nazarian (1928)
Three Armenian Dances (2013), for Harp and Percussion
(transcribed and adapted by P. Boniolo and G. Facchin)
(darbuka, cymbals, triangle, low gong)

19. Nayirian
20. Nasani
21. Tevbar

First recording
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CURRICULUM:

The Avalokite Duo (harp and percussion) was created out of the enthusiasm of two colleagues and teachers, Patrizia Boniolo and Guido Facchin, who wished to acquaint the public with the concert harp and the heterogeneous world of percussion instruments in a chamber context, driven by the aim to promulgate contemporary music and, also, highlight popular music through the use of typical folk instruments, so as to merge, in music, the styles and cultures of different peoples.
The Duo endeavoured to draw the attention and interest of composers, prompting them to enlarge their repertoire by commissioning works to be performed in concert. Among the composers who accepted the challenge are Cosimo Colazzo, Mariabianca Furgeri, Paolo Furlani, Fabio Mengozzi, Mario Pagotto, Riccardo Riccardi, Paola Samoggia, Claudio Scannavini, Elda Schiesari, Lorenzo Signorini and Marco Zuccante.
The repertoire of the Avalokite Duo, which includes the transcription and adaptation of important classical and popular pieces, is unique and fascinating due to the peculiar and ever-changing sounds of the countless percussion instruments used, and of the characteristic colour effects provided by the harp; it includes works composed by Guido Facchin himself, by Giorgio Mainerio, Federico Garcia Lorca, Lou Harrison, Bernard Andrès, John Luther Adams, Tan Dun and Avedis Nazarian. The Avalokite Duo complements their concert activity with teaching and research.

Notes: Ita / Eng
Recording date: November 2016
Recording place: Badia Polesine (RO) Italy
Packaging: JEWEL BOX
Price: Single CD full price
Duration: 54 min.

A production DYNAMIC SRL, Italy
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