Italy's Ensemble Sangineto, founded by the Sangineto twins Caterina and Adriano, is an eclectic band which skillfully blends ancient harmonies and sonorities with modern rhythms. The wide-ranging musical experiences of the individual members converge to create fresh arrangements of traditional Irish, Scottish, Breton & Italian tunes and original compositions that display influences from many varied musical genres ranging from classical to folk, from Gregorian chant to musical, from pop to Celtic music.
The delicate combination of the pure and magic tones of Adriano's harp and Caterina's bowed psaltery with Jacopo Ventura on guitar intermingle with the three voice-polyphonic texture evoking dreamlike and airy atmospheres, which are simultaneously joyful and light.
Grand Tour Vol. 1 is the debut album of a 2-part project conceived by Ensemble Sangineto as a tribute album to Italian traditional music with fresh interpretations of a folk tune from each of the 20 Italian regions.
From this discographic project arises the concert “Le Grand Tour - Songs and Enchantments from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea”, an involving performance which presents a musical trip exploring the all Italian regions through the reinterpretation of their varied music traditions. Ensemble Sangineto’s main purpose focuses on the melding of Italian folk tunes with an international modern flavor, in the perspective of a continuity and renovation of the Italian folk music drawing on other European countries’ traditions (especially, the Irish, French, Breton and Scottish).
Charming melodies, original and astonishing arrangements, the delicate polyphonic texture of the three voices and punchy vibrant rhythms, an innovative and unpredictable use of the timbral potentialities of the harp, the bowed psaltery and the bouzouki. A fabulous music journey not to be missed!
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PRESS:
"A highly unique sound that has captivated audiences throughout Europe."- Mike Nelson, Ventura County reporter
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“they are a unique ensemble indeed …” Artistic Director, Carnegie hall
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“Ensemble Sangineto were one of THE most fantastic acts I have ever hosted!” - Aaron Rowan, Modesto Unplugged, CA
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“Ensemble were awesome, and the crowd loved them!!” - Abby Altman, Club Passim, MA
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“A wonderful window into the culture and passion behind their Italian roots in music - the crowd loved it!” - Laura Hawk, New Spire Arts, MD
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“What they do is off the beaten track from the norm, and I found it refreshing - obviously a very talented trio” - Bob Hinkle, White Horse Black Mountain, NC
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SELECTED APPEARANCES:
Edinburgh International Harp Festival, UK
Festival Interceltique de Lorient, France
Hareds it! Festival’ kel’tskoj arfy, Russia
Cultur Congress Centrum Brandenburg, Germany
Festival Internacional de Arpa Vila de Noia, Spain
Celtica, Italy
Library of Congress, US
