Thursday, 25 October 2012, 7.30 pm Béla Bartók National Concert Hall
Sunday, 30 September 2012, 7.30 pm Béla Bartók National Concert Hall
Kronos Quartet Photo: © Jeppe Gudmundsen Holmgreen
UNIKO – Kronos Quartet, Kimmo Pohjonen & Samuli Kosminen After exploring musical paths on a dozen recordings and a whole string of performances, the Kronos Quartet got together with the Finnish accordionist and composer Kimmo Pohjonen, regarded as the Hendrix of his chosen instrument, to form Uniko, one of the most captivating, lively and pulsating formations of a career spanning over 30 years. Uniko consists of seven pieces written for accordion and string quartet with underlying electronics by Samuli Kosminen. It was premièred in Europe in 2004 and in the United States three years later. The work has an irresistible, sublime and almost hypnotic power.
Jorge and Nelida Pose
Tango Azul Tango Azul is a dance project which tells a story. Three pairs of dancers and a singer meet in the Milonga tango bar in Buenos Aires, where together they shape moments from their lives. Episodes from the past and snapshots of the present are brought to life in the scenes portrayed. The quintet led by the noted bandoneón player Luciano Jungman plays to the most popular melodies of the genre. Besides Jungman, the “band” comprises guitar, violin, clarinet, piano and double bass, producing music of the highest order. Susanne Landua and one-time Béjart pupil Philippe Lizon provide the choreography and dramaturgy.