HARMONIA

Walt Mahovlich, Accordion, Clarinet
Alexander Fedoriouk, Cimbalom
Marko Dreher, Violin, Kontra, Tamburica
Andrei Pidkivka, Panflute (Nai), Sopilka (folk flute)
Beata Begeniova Salak, Vocals
Adam Good, Bass
Gheorghe Trâmbitas, Taragot

Harmonia presents the traditional folk music of eastern Europe, ranging from the Danube to the Carpathians. Its repertoire reflects the cultures of this region: Hungarian, Slovak, Ukrainian, Romanian, Croatian and Gypsy. Performing on authentic folk instruments, and styled after turn of the century East-European Gypsy bands, Harmonia's music is drawn from both the urban and rural traditions of Eastern-Europe.

The ensemble's performances evoke the full range of human emotions; interspersing brilliant pyrotechnical virtuosity with soulful melancholy and nostalgic yearning.

The musicians come from varied East-European backgrounds, in Harmonia they have found a common musical language. Whether playing at ethnic weddings, celebrations, or in smoky cafés, this ensemble's members stay close to their roots. Harmonia's music brings to the concert stage the vitality of these traditional settings.