February 01, 2009
CD Release Oud Prayers on the Road to St. Jacques
Oud Prayers on the Road to St. JacquesSacred music of the Abrahamic faiths
Oud solo performances and arrangements by Yuval Ron
International composer, producer and world music artist Yuval Ron takes on a highly symbolic endeavor, to unite chants from the three religious traditions of the Middle East into a handful of harmonic musical medleys. His deeply moving weaving of ancient sacred music from the Hebrew, Maronite, Armenian and Sufi traditions results in a decidedly contemplative, meditative and introspective experience. Upon hearing a performance on the Oud by Yuval Ron, Pir Zia Inayat- Khan, head of the Sufi Order International, remarked: "While deep practice of one's religious tradition is like sounding a note, a note of great integrity and beauty, bringing together many sacred traditions through the harmony of music expands the notes into a symphony!" Recorded in live recitals on April 18, 2007 at Chapelle de Cgan (built 12th Century) in Arthez and on April 19, 2007 at Notre Dame a Sarrance (built 14th century) in Sarrance. Both chapels are on the historic pilgrimage road “Route de St. Jacques de Compostelle” (“Camino de Santiago de Compostela”) in Basque region, France.
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Posted by jmwc at February 1, 2009 11:52 AM