Duo Aliada
M. Knot (saxophone) and B. Laketic (accordion) / classical
Website(s) : http://www.duoaliada.com/
Duo Aliada employs a completely new approach to classical music, breathing fresh life into compositions heard time and time again.
Biography
Duo Aliada – „The New Austrian Sound of Music 2016-2017“
Duo Aliada has performed in such prestigious concert halls as Musikverein Wien, Brucknerhaus Linz, Radiokulturhaus Wien and Palais Niederösterreich, and was named the „HFP Artist of the Year“. Duo Aliada has recorded with Austrian Radio ORF and German label ARS Produktion.
„Outstandingly talented and creative musicians”
Musikverein Wien
„An original repertoire, brilliant sound, creative intelligence and stunning stage presence”
Teodoro Anzellotti
One of the pioneers and masters of the modern accordion
“Duo Aliada – meaning both a highly cultivated, lively and expressive tone, excellent interplay and a winning virtuosity”
Dr. Susanne Schulte – Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Westfälischen Kulturarbeit e.V.
„Duo Aliada inspired me from the first moment I heard them. Both musicians are one with their instruments and play with virtuosic musicianship, which one cannot resist”
Angelika Möser
General Secretary at the Jeunesse Österreich
„Duo Aliada is exploring the wide possibilities of the unique combination of saxophone and accordion. Whether in baroque music or newest works dedicated to them, the two soloists are mastering the art of chamber music playing at its highest level”
Lars Mlekusch
Konservatorium Wien University, Zurich University of the Arts (ZhdK)
„The two musicians impressed me greatly by their duo playing, their openness to new directions in music, their wonderful ensemble work, thrilling artistic message, their stage character and their passion for musical communication”
Irmgard-Maria Tutschek
Expert of historic performance, Hochschule für Musik Detmold
More informations
Saxophone and accordion are two of the youngest and perhaps most underappreciated acoustic instruments, which are most commonly associated with jazz and folk music, respectively. In Duo Aliada, the two join together in a risky, but exciting project. With its impressive approach to famous classical repertoire, Duo Aliada proves the great potential that lies in the combination of these two neglected instruments. Duo Aliada’s name emphasizes the “allied sound” of the saxophone and accordion, two instruments based on the same principle of sound production: air. The wide range of acoustic and technical possibilities of this alliance enables a sublime and united ensemble sound.
Programming
12/07/2015 10:30 - 11:00
Cité de la musique et de la danse - Salle 22
Musicians / speakers
- Michal Knot / Saxophone (Austria)
- Bogdan Laketic / Accordion (Austria)
Program
- Romanian Folk Dances (Bela Bartok)
- 7 Canciones Populares Espagnolas (Manuel de Falla)
Videos
