Duetti & Paralleli (Duets & Parallels)

Duetti & Paralleli (Duets & Parallels) features cellist Ditta Rohmann and composer and instrumentalist Szabolcs Szoke. It is no exaggeration to say that the duo’s album from Hunnia Records unlocks the complete richness and beauty of the two strings. The two artists are exploring entirely new sound possibilities by playing the Cello, Gadulka and Sarangi – string instruments of completely different origin and distinct playing techniques. These instruments give Szabolcs Szőke’s compositions a unique, individual taste. All selections on the album were composed by Szabolcs Szőke. During their performances free improvisation is also used by the two soloists as means of artistic expression. Sometimes the Cello and Ditta’s voice are accompanied by the Magical Harp, or Bell-like sounds of the Array Mbira, a radical redesign of the African Mbira instrument. Ditta Rohmann - Cello & Vocals Szabolcs Szőke - Gadulka, Sarangi, Array Mbira & Composer