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THE BALKAN WEDDING CARAVAN TOUR: Orkestar Å livovica , Demiran Cerimovic, Novica Cerimovic, Lache Cercel Roma Swing Ensemble, Carousels, Folk dancers
BC’s west coast and island communities have a rare opportunity to discover, fi...
In-Person Event
Fri. April 12th 2013 + Add to Calendar
Victoria Event Centre
4:00pm - 1:00pm Doors at: 4:00pm
$25.00
Artists
Orkestar Å livovica
Demiran Cerimovic
Novica Cerimovic
Carousels
Folk dancers
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BC’s west coast and island communities have a rare opportunity to discover, first-hand, a unique demonstration of Balkan brass wedding music. Serbia’s trumpet master Demiran Ćerimović is leading Vancouver’s ultimate brass band, Orkestar Šlivovica, in a musical performance that draws on the culture of Southern Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia. Balkan countries are famous for their elaborate wedding rituals, with music being an integral part of every wedding. Songs vary from ballads that reveal the eastern roots of Turkey and Rajasthan to jazz interpretation with full Balkan brass orchestration. The music tells stories of joy and happiness as well as deep sorrow and longing. Instrumentation includes harmonies of multiple trumpets; powerful driving rhythms of low and mid-brass... more...Event Poster
