Balanescu Quartet / Steve Argüelles
»Maria Tănase«
This project was inspired by the life and voice of the legendary Romanian folk singer Maria Tănase. Born in 1913, she achieved a mythical status in Romania during her lifetime and after her death in 1963. She represented the soul and spirit of Romanian folk music, and her rich, deep voice made a lasting contribution to the preservation of the traditions of her people. The Romanian-born Alexander Balanescu conducts research on the legacy of Tănase’s beautiful and striking songs.
Performers
Balanescu Quartet
Alexander Balanescu violin
James Shenton violin
Helen Kamminga viola
Nick Holland violoncello
Steve Argüelles percussion
Klaus Obermaier video
Programme
Alexander Balanescu
Mountain Call (Tulnicul)
Aria
Interlude (Dans)
Turning Wheels (Trenule, masina mica)
The Young Conscript and the Moon (Doina Recrutiilor)
Life and Death (Lume, lume)
Lullaby Dream (Cantec de Leagan)
Wine’s So Good (Bun Ii Vinul Ghiurghiului)