THE PERFORMANCE

Fyr · Φάρος

The Sula Residency included the discovery of a deeper connection between the Norwegian and Hellenic cultures:

When the people of Sula told stories from their lives on the coast, stories from living with and from the sea, Michalis realised that these were remarkably similar to the stories he had been told growing up in Hellas. It was the realisation of a deeper shared parallel in their respective cultural identities that made the trio want to explore the relationships between their two seafaring nations. This exploration will take place on their full month Artist in Residency in Hellas October 2020, during which the performance “Fyr · Φάρος” will be created and recorded. At the moment the project includes working with the shared and parallel identity, along with the symbol of the lighthouses, because these connect the two seafaring nations and highlight both their pasts with the present.

Harps: Julie Rokseth (Norway)
Bandoneon: Andreas Rokseth (Norway)
Tarhu: Michalis Cholevas (Hellas)
Repertoire: Original compositions by the trio
Genre: Original music combining styles from the Silk Road, Argentinian tango, Celtic music and classical music
Duration:: Possible durations for the performance include 45m, 1h 15m, and 2x 45 min with break.
Album Release: August 2020
Tour: August – October 2020*

*Tour dates outside this period may be possible on request.