GURDJIEFF ENSEMBLE

The Music of George Gurdjieff

In the early 20th century, Armenian philosopher, mystic, and composer George Gurdjieff traveled widely in the Caucasus, Middle East, Northern Africa, and Asia. He later transformed his experiences of the diverse local musical traditions he encountered into numerous compositions, most of which have only been accessible in piano transcriptions. Led by artistic director Levon Eskenian, the Gurdjieff Ensemble performs these works in new arrangements for traditional instruments, while also highlighting the centuries-old tradition of Armenian ashughs (bards) such as Jivani, Baghdasar Dbir, and Sayat-Nova.

- Works by George Gurdjieff and others

Artists/Collaborators: Levon Eskenian, Vladimir Papikyan, Norayr Gapoyan, Gagik Hakobyan, Armen Ayvazyan, Avag Margaryan, Aram Nikoghosyan, Meri Vardanyan, Davit Avagyan, Mesrop Khalatyan

Next date:

• Date Sunday, 08/December/2024 16:00
• Venue Pierre Boulez Saal
• Address Französische Straße 33 D, 10117 Berlin-Mitte