Wild Gypsy fiddling and emotive Jewish and Greek music glide seamlessly into hot-blooded tango in a new show coming to Linlithgow.
Kosmos will take to the stage in Linlithgow on March 14 at 7.30pm at Linlithgow Academy Theatre.
Harriet, Meg and Milos have crafted a programme unique to Kosmos, inspired by music from all around the globe.
Wild Gypsy fiddling, emotive Jewish and Greek music glide seamlessly into hot-blooded tango, alongside interpretations of Japanese, Polish and Sephardic songs, new arrangements by and for the ensemble, and with references to classical composers including Bach, Brahms and Sarasate.
Kosmos Ensemble is re-defining the relationship between classical and world music.
The trio has gathered accolades from all over the world.
United by a shared passion for improvisation, music from around the globe as well as the rigours of classical training, each member of Kosmos is an international soloist in their own right and brings individual flavour to the group.
The trio has quite rightly won some rave reviews.
Richard Morrison, chief music critic, at The Times said: “Telepathic rapport, dazzling virtuosity, serious scholarship, intellectual curiosity and impeccable musicianship.
“I defy you not to be mesmerised.”
The performers have travelled extensively, and are: Harriet Mackenzie, international violinist, concerto soloist and chamber musician; Meg-Rosaleen Hamilton, a unique viola player specialising in world and folk music styles and Miloš Milivojevi, Serbian classical accordionist, awarded a full scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music, winner of many international competitions.
The concert is among a series of events organised by Linlithgow Arts Guild.
The guild is a voluntary organisation that aims to bring excellence in the live arts to Linlithgow and since 1969 has promoted many fine performances by artists, ensembles and orchestras of world renown.
The vast majority of performers are professional musicians who perform internationally.
The concerts are open to everyone and programmes are as varied as possible.
It usually stage about eight events in a season which normally runs from October through to April.
The Guild is run by an enthusiastic, hard working and entirely unpaid committee who do everything from programme planning to putting out chairs and washing dishes.
For more visit http://www.linlithgowartsguild.co.uk/.
