The Art of the Cimbalom

1. Geamparalele Tsambalul (Geampara for Cimbalom)

2. Veselo Se Divca (The Girl Is Happy)/Bereznianka (Birch Tree Dance)

3. Romanian Figura

4. Karpatski Nahravannia (Carpathian Melodies)

5. In Memoriam Soproni Tendl Pal

6. Balada

7. Mai Neicuta Mai Gorjene (Hey You Wild Young Guy)

8. Sârba de Concert

9. Hutsulka Z Kolomyii (Hutsul Dance from Kolomyia)

10. Sanie Cu Zurgalai (Sleigh With Jinglebells)

11. Briul Pe Opt

12. Sârba Lui Pompieru

13. Cânta Cucul Primavara (The Cuckoo Sings in Spring)

14. Ca la Breaza (As in Breaza)

Editorial Reviews

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The cimbalom is a hammered dulcimer consisting of metal strings set on bridges over a trapezoid-shaped sound box. The concert version of the instrument, which is heard here, encompasses 4 and a half octaves and can mimic a piano, harpsichord, balalaika, or harp. The instrument has existed for a millennium, spreading West from Byzantium with itinerant Roma (Gypsy) bands, where it became a favorite with klezmer (Jewish) musicians, and Eastern European cafe orchestras. It is fiendishly difficult to play but in the hands a great technician, it offers breathless rhythms, rib-shaking resonances, and an affinity for transmitting impassioned melody. Alexander Fedoriouk is conservatory trained but grew up steeped in the frenzied dances and wild, primal laments of the Carpathian Mountains. Accompanied by fiddle, percussion, plus panpipes and other woodwinds, he performs an inspired set of instrumentals from Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Ukraine. All are beautifully rendered and seemingly improvised on the spot. -- Christina Roden

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The Art of the Gipsy Cimbalom
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Awesome Cimbalom Music

sweet and soft

Fantastic Cimbalom music by a premier artist

The Art of the Gipsy Cimbalom
Kalman Balogh
Manufacturer: Arc Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

Awesome Cimbalom Music.......2005-10-05

This is a great CD and it makes me proud to say that I am Hungarian. I actually had the chance to meet Kalman when I was young. He came over my parent's apartment to have lunch with us and he played games with me (I was very little) while we were waiting for lunch to be ready to be served. Not only is he super talented, but a great guy. If you want authentic Hungarian music, this is a CD you must have in your Hungarian music collection.

sweet and soft.......2003-08-31

For beautiful relaxing music this is an excellent album. It has a Hungarian/Balkan flavor but done with the soft sweet sounds of the cimbalom, a beautiful instrument. It sounds similar to Persian santur music.

Fantastic Cimbalom music by a premier artist.......2000-07-02

Having had the privilege of hearing Kalman Balough perform in a live informal setting, I was unable to resist purchasing this album. Cimbalom music is quite unusual, being a struck instrument, and Kalman is absolutely wonderful. Hungarian folk music is represented here by one of the best!

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The Art of the Cimbalom
Alexander Fedoriouk
Manufacturer: Trad. Crossroads
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Music of Eastern Europe

ASIN: B0000950X9
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

Geamparalele Tsambalul
Veselo Se Divca/Bereznianka
Romanian Figura
Karpatski Nahravannia
In Memoriam Soproni Tendl Pal
Balada
Mai Neicuta Mai Gorjene
Sarba De Concert
Hutsulka Z Kolomyii
Sanie Cu Zurgalai
Briul Pe Opt
Sarba Lui Pompieru
Canta Cucul
Ca La Breaza

Amazon.com

The cimbalom is a hammered dulcimer consisting of metal strings set on bridges over a trapezoid-shaped sound box. The concert version of the instrument, which is heard here, encompasses 4 and a half octaves and can mimic a piano, harpsichord, balalaika, or harp. The instrument has existed for a millennium, spreading West from Byzantium with itinerant Roma (Gypsy) bands, where it became a favorite with klezmer (Jewish) musicians, and Eastern European cafe orchestras. It is fiendishly difficult to play but in the hands a great technician, it offers breathless rhythms, rib-shaking resonances, and an affinity for transmitting impassioned melody. Alexander Fedoriouk is conservatory trained but grew up steeped in the frenzied dances and wild, primal laments of the Carpathian Mountains. Accompanied by fiddle, percussion, plus panpipes and other woodwinds, he performs an inspired set of instrumentals from Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Ukraine. All are beautifully rendered and seemingly improvised on the spot. -- Christina Roden