LOST MUSIC

Added: (Wed Jun 16 2010)

Pressbox (Press Release) - Tormis (Estonian) and Komitas (Armenian) are two composers who, through collating and arranging their traditional folk music, have kept their countries dying cultures and languages alive during oppressive times. Many controversial pieces by Tormis were banned by the Soviet Government. Komitas never fully recovered from his arrest during the Armenian genocide and died in a psychiatric hospital in 1919. Today there are about 10 Armenian families living in Scotland.
Rudsambee, company of 22 singers (since 1993), have always prided themselves on their unique ability to perform music in any language, and bring unusual and original music from other countries to their audience (without the cost of an air fare!). Singing such a wide range of music from Gregorian to Breton, Catalan to Gaelic, Rudsambee recognises the importance that music which may be a last remnant of the language or culture, is heard and enjoyed by everyone.
Rudsambee's next concert is On Saturday 26th June, 7pm at the Reid Hall, Bristo Square,Edinburgh, EH8 9AL.
Under their director, Oliver Singleton, they will be singing significantly important works by Tormis and Komitas, alongside music by Debussy, Eric Whitacre, Abbi Betinis and Monteverdi.
Ticket prices are £8/£6 concession and can be purchased at info@rudsambee.org.uk. (There are a few spaces for wheelchairs if you'd like to reserve one)
Rudsambee is a registered charity and can be found at www.rudsambee.org.uk
Watch this space for our FREE concert of Eric Whitacre's CLOUDBURST in St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh. 29th August, 6pm.




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