Running through the Woods. Double Klezmer Duo.

About

Flora Curzon (violin/voice)
Francesca Ter-Berg (cello/voice)
Merlin Shepherd (clarinets)
Polina Shepherd (voice, piano)

Come and hear the first time these four outstanding players come together as a quartet. They will blend east European instrumental and vocal traditions pushing boundaries and expectations. All whilst staying close to the roots. A tradition brought up to date. This will be an evening of spontaneity, flair and fun. Expect to be on the edge of your seat. Or better still, up and dancing.

Multi-award-nominated experimental/folk duo Fran & Flora captivate audiences with their reinventions of traditional Eastern European melodies and songs. Francesca Ter-Berg (cello/voice) and Flora Curzon (violin/voice) draw inspiration from archival recordings, recovered manuscripts and studying with traditional masters, infusing source material with drones, loops, free improvisation and electronics to create a border-defying aesthetic (Mojo).

Merlin and Polina Shepherd Duo (clarinets/voice/piano) perform together in a way that is rarely encountered. They play music from several linked cultures with improvisation, freedom and spontaneity. The Duo's playful approach to their root traditions klezmer, Slavic, East European and southern Mediterranean is full of knowledge and deference. It creates a unique sound that embraces the enduring spirit of folklore and takes the listener to new dimensions.