Grigoryan Brothers - Amistad
Sat
17
Sat 17 May 7:30 PM
Studio
Allocated Seating
May
‘Amistad’ is the new album from acclaimed guitar duo, theGrigoryan Brothers.
With a repertoire spanning centuries, continents, and genres, displaying amazingtelepathy and the ability to evoke emotion from every note, Slava & Leonard Grigoryanarejustifiably regarded as Australia’s finest classical guitarists.
Throughout their musical journey spanning over two decades, Slava and Leonard have forgedconnections with like-minded souls worldwide. Each track on ‘Amistad’, released by Decca, is agiftfrom composers met during their travels, some tailored specifically for the brothers, whileothers find new life through their unique interpretations.
Contributions have come from such diverse composers as Cuban guitarist Leo Brouwer, legendary jazz guitarist Ralph Towner, Sting's guitarist Dominic Miller, guitarist Gus Isidore (Seal, Peter Gabriel), Australian neo-classical pianists Luke Howard and Nat Bartsch, and more. Crafted with love, respect, and a profound understanding, these compositions symbolise the reciprocal appreciation between the composers and the Grigoryan Brothers. Amistad, meaning 'friendship' in Spanish, is a celebration of camaraderie—a project resonating with respect and connection, a heartfelt tribute from the brothers.
This performance will feature music form Amistad and favourites from their past recordings.
With a repertoire spanning centuries, continents, and genres, displaying amazingtelepathy and the ability to evoke emotion from every note, Slava & Leonard Grigoryanarejustifiably regarded as Australia’s finest classical guitarists.
Throughout their musical journey spanning over two decades, Slava and Leonard have forgedconnections with like-minded souls worldwide. Each track on ‘Amistad’, released by Decca, is agiftfrom composers met during their travels, some tailored specifically for the brothers, whileothers find new life through their unique interpretations.
Contributions have come from such diverse composers as Cuban guitarist Leo Brouwer, legendary jazz guitarist Ralph Towner, Sting's guitarist Dominic Miller, guitarist Gus Isidore (Seal, Peter Gabriel), Australian neo-classical pianists Luke Howard and Nat Bartsch, and more. Crafted with love, respect, and a profound understanding, these compositions symbolise the reciprocal appreciation between the composers and the Grigoryan Brothers. Amistad, meaning 'friendship' in Spanish, is a celebration of camaraderie—a project resonating with respect and connection, a heartfelt tribute from the brothers.
This performance will feature music form Amistad and favourites from their past recordings.