Adam Summerhayes

Adam Summerhayes, Emil Chakalov, London Concertante – Gypsy Strings (2008/2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 44:48 minutes | 862 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Chandos

Gypsy Strings was conceived to display the impressive talents of London Concertante’s leader Adam Summerhayes and Bulgarian fiddle-player Emil Chakalov. In stunning new arrangements of traditional gypsy tunes seen from a totally different angle as well as a selection of original compositions, the two soloists demonstrate their technical agility and improvisational skills as they duel for the crown of ‘violin supremo’ in a flamboyant programme of virtuoso ‘jousting’, all with the backing of London Concertante’s twelve-player string section.
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