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As part of its Traveling Music series, the Cleveland
Music School Settlement presents the fiery and passionate Eastern European rhythms
of Harmonia on Sunday, January 27 at 3 p.m. in its Glick Recital Hall. This concert is free and open to the public, however, seating
is limited - reservations are required. Call 216-421-5806, ext 121 to reserve
your seat(s). Harmonia's music is intense, driving, lyrical roots music
from Eastern Europe, with a repertoire drawing on Gypsy, Hungarian, Romanian,
Croatian, Ukrainian, Slovak and Carpatho-Rusyn traditions. The six-piece ensemble uses instruments as varied as
accordion, upright bass, violin, panflute, and cimbalom (the East-European 125
string hammered dulcimer). Capturing the
emotion, depth, fire and passion of Eastern Europe; Harmonia’s
rhythms move in a heartbeat from mellow and dissonant to loud and frenzied. The musicians come from varied East-European
backgrounds, finding a common musical language in Harmonia. Their technical brilliance only adds to Harmonia’s
breathtaking performances – dizzying cimbalom solos coupled with soaring
violin lines, haunting flute and accordion solos and soulful vocals - are a joy
by any standard. In addition to being polished performers,
Harmonia’s members are adept at explaining their music and culture
– the ensemble is equally at home on the concert stage and in academic or
workshop settings. The Cleveland
Music School Settlement is located at 11125 Magnolia Drive in University
Circle. Founded in 1912, The Cleveland Music School Settlement is one
of oldest community music schools in the United States providing high quality
music education and arts-related programs to students of all ages. Programs
include music instruction, a nationally acclaimed music therapy program and
early childhood education programs. For more information on The Settlement, its
programs, services and events, call (216) 421-5806 or visit www.TheCMSS.org. Rob Bruder Director of Marketing and
Public Relations 11125 Magnolia Drive Cleveland, OH 44106 P: 216.421.5806, ext. 121 F: 216-421-5813 |