Leading Serbian Romani violinist Branko Ristic – ‘a performer that Paganini would be proud of’ (BBC Radio 3), and English ‘passionate nimble-fingered accordionist’ Faith Ristic (ABC Radio Australia) perform virtuosic original Roma-influenced music with their international ensemble.
The duo met in Branko’s Romani village in 2009, and – with music as their only tool for communication – began a journey that would lead to their last album ‘Gypsy Lover’ being placed in the top 10 World Music Charts, a successful international schedule and an award winning documentary tour. From a foundation of ‘Serbian-Roma’ music, Faith i Branko have created a style that draws from both of their musical heritages and expresses their joint conversation. This forms an original set with a storming ensemble which is joyous, passionate, tragic and virtuosic: ‘their music is as colourful, personal and tumultuous as their history’
‘Their music is the language of the soul’ The Guardian
- Friday 30 June, 11.30am
- St Mary’s Church, Adults £12, Students 8-25 Free
- Coffee served from 10.30am
- Pre-coffee Concert 10.45am by Beaminster School