French Embassy Cultural Attache Outdoes Himself (again)
Roland Celette is the genius behind the incredibly popular french cultural attachment of the French Embassy in Washington-
'La Maison' which means simply - The House.
Last night he treated fans to the Transylvanian Mountain Boys who are a musical group headed by a native born Algerian Frenchman Gilles Apap who grew up for the most part in Nice and picked up some jazz musicians in California to combine classical Bach with every genre of jazz and bluegrass fiddling. It was a brilliant performance. Roland then invited guests for a glass of wine in the Foyer to meet the musicians and mingle.
If you have not already, you should sign up for their Facebook page which lists events and get on their email listserv. This is the hottest ticket in town.
Tonight a poetry festival for Peace features artists from around the world. There is something going on every week there. Because Roland is a genius.
About Gilles Apap
A classical violinist in great demand as soloist with orchestras around the world, Gilles Apap has become widely known for his technical prowess and extraordinary ability to blend several musical genres together. Mr. Apap not only crosses boundaries, he unites music with his distinct talent for incorporating different styles of music as diverse as American oldtime, Irish, and Gypsy fiddling, with the standards of the classical repertoire.
Gilles Apap and the Transylvanian Mountain Boys produce a mix of classical music written in a gypsy style and gypsy music written for classical instruments, all performed with a zest and wildness that defies most listeners' expectations of "chamber music." The group consists of Gilles Apap (violin), his brother Marc (viola), and Americans Chris Judge (acoustic guitar) and Brendan Statom (double bass).
Artist link: http://www.gillesapap.com/
Roland Celette is the genius behind the incredibly popular french cultural attachment of the French Embassy in Washington-
'La Maison' which means simply - The House.
Last night he treated fans to the Transylvanian Mountain Boys who are a musical group headed by a native born Algerian Frenchman Gilles Apap who grew up for the most part in Nice and picked up some jazz musicians in California to combine classical Bach with every genre of jazz and bluegrass fiddling. It was a brilliant performance. Roland then invited guests for a glass of wine in the Foyer to meet the musicians and mingle.
If you have not already, you should sign up for their Facebook page which lists events and get on their email listserv. This is the hottest ticket in town.
Tonight a poetry festival for Peace features artists from around the world. There is something going on every week there. Because Roland is a genius.
About Gilles Apap
A classical violinist in great demand as soloist with orchestras around the world, Gilles Apap has become widely known for his technical prowess and extraordinary ability to blend several musical genres together. Mr. Apap not only crosses boundaries, he unites music with his distinct talent for incorporating different styles of music as diverse as American oldtime, Irish, and Gypsy fiddling, with the standards of the classical repertoire.
Gilles Apap and the Transylvanian Mountain Boys produce a mix of classical music written in a gypsy style and gypsy music written for classical instruments, all performed with a zest and wildness that defies most listeners' expectations of "chamber music." The group consists of Gilles Apap (violin), his brother Marc (viola), and Americans Chris Judge (acoustic guitar) and Brendan Statom (double bass).
Artist link: http://www.gillesapap.com/
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmjGDBWZZFw
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