Tzigane

October 16-17, 2015

harbourfront centre theatre, toronto

The curious roadmaps of influence were traced in this program that connected lesser known Roma musical traditions to popular styles from across Europe. Characteristics of Romani music - rich ornamentation, unorthodox rhythms and dizzying speed were on display in virtuosic performances of works by Brahms, Sarasate, and Ravel. 

The evening's atmosphere shifted from concert hall to cafe with a performance by Van Django, playing in the hot jazz style made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, and members of the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company - amongst the best in their craft - put on a stunning display of flamenco guitar and dance.

Repertoire/Credits/Media

Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G Minor, Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dance No. 4 in B Minor
🎥 Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor
🎥 Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20, Pablo de Sarasate
Yehonatan Berick violin, Andrew Burashko piano

🎥 Farruca, Traditional
🎥 De Los Buenos Mantaniales, Fandangos de Huelva
Esmeralda Enrique & Ilse Gudiño dancers,
Benjamin Barrile & Caroline Planté guitars,
Derek Gray percussion, Fernando Gallego voice

INTERMISSION

🎥 Tzigane, Rhapsodie de Concert for Violin and Piano, Maurice Ravel
Yehonatan Berick violin, Andrew Burashko piano

Swing 39, Django Reinhardt
Shine, Ford Dabney
Danse Norvegienne, Edward Grieg (arranged by Django Reinhardt)
Impromptu, Django Reinhardt
Van Django

Quartet No. 1 for Piano & Strings, Op. 25, Johannes Brahms
iv. Rondo alla Zingarese Presto
Yehonatan Berick violin, Carolyn Blackwell viola, Andrew Burashko piano, Rachel Mercer cello

Kevin Lamotte, lighting designer
Dor Tomassi, stage manager

Artists

Photos

All photos by John Lauener

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