Traffic Strings

 

Artis Voice Quartet

 

Romeo Cornelius

 

Romeo Cornelius

		The Traffic Strings project was put together by the viola player Lucian Moraru. From its very first representation, the show was welcomed by audiences who regarded it as a daring and inventive project that brought together an intriguing timbral combination of a woodwind instrument (the panpipe) and a string quintet. The hallmark of the program is its diversity - it includes 'The Four Seasons' by Vivaldi, arias by Puccini, well-known pieces such as 'Lonely Shepherd' and virtuosity pieces for the panpipe followed by dynamic and explosive musical moments of traditional Romanian folk music - the musicians are committed to exploring sounds that enchant audiences with their novelty and keep them glued to their seats for two hours that seem to fly away in an instant. The concerts are followed by several encores. Grigoras Dinicu - The Sky Lark G. Puccini - Nessun Dorma A. Vivaldi - The Seasons, Summer Presto (PanPipe Version) This new project was the outcome of a provocative and daring experience that tries to blend the classic sound of the strings and piano with an exotic woodwind instrument, the panpipe, embellished with the flavour of the accordion. This new and modern combination of timbres has the flavour of exotic South America and the warm ornamental tones and fiery rhythms of the seductive Argentinian tango; the outcome is one of organic fusion and immense aural pleasure in which the sounds blend to create a new and exciting atmosphere. The music of the project is made up of Astor Piazzola's Argentinian tangos and 'Fado' musical pieces specially arranged for the above mentioned instrumental formula. Astor Piazzola - Liber Tango Argentinian Tango - Goall Artis Voice Quartet - the group is one of the most incredible live acts you have ever seen. Their repertoire includes spirituals, special musical arrangements from famous arias and canzonetas, Jazz, pre-Classicist music, Renaissance music, religious Byzantine music, traditional Romanian, Spanish and Italian music, Christmas carols that have captured the hearts of music lovers. AUDIO (DEMO): Artis Voice Quartet - Ana Lugojana Artis Voice Quartet - Ploaia Artis Voice Quartet - Hold the Tiger Artis Voice Quartet - Down by the River Side