Garden of Souls. Bach and Faust
Garden of Souls – Bach and Faust
Ensemble Una Corda and Maria Faust (saxophone)
Musicians: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Katri Tikka (harp), Ene Nael (harpsichord)
The guest soloist is Maria Faust (saxophone)
Programme:
Johann Sebastian Bach and Maria Faust “Te Adoro”
Ensemble Una Corda (one string in Italian) is a unique trio comprising of three string
instruments: harp, harpsichord and Estonian traditional instrument kannel.
The sound of Una Corda may be described as an intimate and delicate colour palette, brightened up by more powerful accents and images. The harpsichord provides a rhythmical impulse and density; the long reverberation of the kannel adds an ethereal quality and brilliance to the upper register, while the harp with its deep low sounds and round timbre complements them.
The repertoire of the ensemble is versatile, with programmes including original music by renowned composers as well as arrangements and even free improvisation. The ensemble has commissioned and performed works by various Estonian composers: Helena Tulve, Tatjana Kozlova-Johannes, Märt-Matis Lill, Liis Jürgens, René Eespere, Margo Kõlar, Kristjan Kõrver, Elo Masing, Malle Maltis, Mirjam Tally, Lauri Jõeleht, Ülo Krigul, Robert Jürjendal and others. The trio has also made new arrangements of compositions by Ester Mägi, Raimo Kangro, Arvo Pärt, Jaan Rääts and other composers. Since 2015, the ensemble has been exploring the world of free improvisation, also including it in their concert programmes.
