Balkanisms: Guitar Music from the Balkans Mak Grgić

• Miroslav Tadić (b. 1959): Laments, Dances & Lullabies, Vol. 1:
• 1 Laments, Dances & Lullabies, Vol. 1: No. 4, Jovka 02:35
• 2 Laments, Dances & Lullabies, Vol. 1: No. 5, Chicho 05:38
• Dušan Bogdanović (b. 1955): Levantine Suite:
• 3 Levantine Suite: I. Prelude 01:24
• 4 Levantine Suite: II. Dance 01:42
• 5 Levantine Suite: III. Cantilena 03:33
• 6 Levantine Suite: IV. Passacaglia 02:58
• 7 Levantine Suite: V. Postlude 01:36
• Miroslav Tadić:
• 8 Laments, Dances & Lullabies, Vol. 1: No. 2, Macedonian Girl (After J. Hristovski) 03:28
• Boris Papandopulo (1906 - 1991): 3 Croatian Dances:
• 9 3 Croatian Dances: No. 1, Allegretto vivace 03:59
• 10 3 Croatian Dances: No. 2, Moderato 05:04
• 11 3 Croatian Dances: No. 3, Allegretto comodo 03:38
• Vojislav Ivanović (b. 1959): 6 Café Pieces:
• 12 6 Café Pieces: No. 3, Improvisation & Dance 06:03
• 13 6 Café Pieces: No. 4, A Funny Waltz 05:07
• 14 6 Café Pieces: No. 6, A Lullaby 07:14
• Lazar Ostojić (b.1987) :
• 15 Stairway to the Balkans 12:52
• Miroslav Tadić:
• 16 Laments, Dances & Lullabies, Vol. 1: No. 1, Rustemul 04:27
• 17 Laments, Dances & Lullabies, Vol. 1: No. 3, Walk Dance 03:51
• Total Runtime 01:15:09

Info for Balkanisms: Guitar Music from the Balkans

Critically acclaimed innovative guitarist Mak Grgic has selected the music of five composers from the Balkans. Miroslav Tadic traces Macedonian folk songs, while each of the other composers brings very personal qualities. Three of the works are world premiere recordings.

The area in south-east Europe known as the Balkans has long established folk traditions rich in complex rhythms and evocative melodies. Innovative guitarist Mak Grgić has selected the music of five composers to explore the variety and piquant colours embedded in their compositions. Drawn from his evolving suite called Laments, Dances and Lullabies, Miroslav Tadić traces Macedonian folk songs, while each of the other composers brings very personal qualities. Vivid harmonies, vivacious interludes, syncopated rhythms, and a lively, jazz-like feel all combine to create a tapestry of moods and textures.

Mak Grgić, guitar

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