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The accordion has always played
a significant role in the lives of the people from the Balkans
and South Eastern Europe. In these areas, the accordion is regarded
as a "peoples" instrument and is a regular part of every day
life. No folk orchestra is imaginable without the accordion
as it is used for weddings, dances, celebrations, etc. and is
considered the "heart of the party". Even on radio and TV broadcasts
the accordion is constantly heard and seen, either as part of
folk orchestras or solo.
This CD gives us a very nice mix
of the music from that part of the world: Balkans and South-East
Europe (except Swedish Suite). Countries of this areas are represented
with the musical suite, containing many characteristic melodies
from their national folklore. Although they are all different,
they have much in common too as they share common melodies and
rhythmical roots. In fact, it is the first time that I have
come across such a conception for a CD, and I find it a very
interesting idea.
What makes
it even more interesting is that it is performed by the Dutch
Accordion Orchestra, conducted by Johan de With. They no doubt
felt the very essence of the Eastern European Folk music and
showed it to us through some fine music making.
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