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The Independent On Sunday, (Phil Johnson), August 21, 2011
(5 stars) Startling new arrangements for an orchestra of folk instruments...deep, mysterious yet marvellously relaxing soundscapes to sit awhile in.
(4 stars) An intriguing, often gently exquisite set.
(4 stars) This beautiful record captures both the improvisational mood and ancient roots of the original pieces...rewards repeated listening.
(4 stars) An intriguing, often gently exquisite set.
(4 stars) This beautiful record captures both the improvisational mood and ancient roots of the original pieces...rewards repeated listening.
Financial Times, (David Honigmann), August 20, 2011
(4 stars) Eskenian reclaims these pieces from the salons of Paris and takes them back to their roots in the Caucasus.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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It's not a simple question how accurate the Gurdjieff Folk Instruments Ensemble are the Gurdjieff / de Hartmann arrangements. The rich harmonies and rhythms they add are not present in the solo transcriptions produced by de Hartmann. But it certainly *sounds* like there's something special going on here! The good piano interpretations (e.g., Alain Kremski... don't even bother with Keith Jarrett) can sound rather lacking in atmosphere, so it's refreshing that The Gurdjieff Folk Instruments Ensemble here provide that atmosphere very amply. I would recommend anyone interested in the Gurdjieff / de Hartmann music to listen to both this recording and an Alain Kremski recording.
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Since 1924 there have been many excellent recordings and concert performances based on the Gurdjieff - deHartmann music; though in my experience none other than The Gurdjieff Folk Instruments Ensemble have had the authenticity of the sources of the music Gurdjieff brought to us; with these arrangements and these instruments we are brought nearer to the sources of the Gurdjieff music, be it folk melodies, sufi songs, or Orthodox hymns.
To witness. like I had the opportunity on Friday the 20th in Stans, Switzerland, an audience of over 500 people in a Catholic Church, silently iistening for a couple of hours also shows that the right place to hear this music is a Church.
Let us hope that the Movements and Dances can follow!
To witness. like I had the opportunity on Friday the 20th in Stans, Switzerland, an audience of over 500 people in a Catholic Church, silently iistening for a couple of hours also shows that the right place to hear this music is a Church.
Let us hope that the Movements and Dances can follow!
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Whether you are familiar with the Gurdjieff/DeHartmann piano music or not, this orchestration and dedicated performance will support any effort you make yourself to become a better human being. A must have for your collection.
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