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New Deer concert date for The Budapest Café Orchestra


By Kyle Ritchie

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As part of their autumn Scotlandia tour The Budapest Café Orchestra (BCO) are to play New Deer Public Hall.

The BCO was established in 2009 by award-winning British composer and violinist Christian Garrick.

They are four vastly experienced musicians with diverse backgrounds who together play pieces which evoke vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires – plus a few surprises along the way – a show by the BCO is good enough to make people want to book that holiday down the Danube

The concert will be held on Wednesday, September 7 at 7.30pm.

The Budapest Café Orchestra will play New Deer Hall.
The Budapest Café Orchestra will play New Deer Hall.

Volunteer promoter Sue Robertson said: “They are hugely entertaining with immense skill and profound musicianship. They have won acclaim from fans, fellow musicians and critics alike for their electrifying and entertaining shows.

"They're hard to describe, you just have to see and hear them. The Budapest Café Orchestra is as fantastically exciting as it is musically impressive.

"Jazz violinist Christian Garrick leads from the front as the BCO journey far and wide across the Balkans and Russia as well as some Gaelic tunes and a bit of jazz.

"This is no simple Tzigane tribute band – expect surprises, diversions and adventures along the way."

"Don’t let their trilby hats fool you, these are serious musicians, with two of the country’s most revered international soloists nestled at the heart of proceedings.

"Exemplary accordionista Eddie Hession has accompanied the likes of Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Chris Rea and is a supreme squeezebox champion of Great Britain.

"Christian Garrick is one of Europe’s most celebrated jazz violinists and his CV boasts Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth, Wynton Marsalis, Nigel Kennedy and Duffy.

"Adrian Zolotuhin is the Russian representative on domra, balalaika and guitar and buff recording engineer besides.

"Veteran bass-man Kelly Cantlon is a former Vagabond, of Jimmy James and the Vagabonds, and chief orchestra charity clothing expert.

"They regularly perform on radio, and this is a wonderful opportunity to see them live.”

Tickets are £15 each with under 18s free and are selling fast They are available online from www.neatshows.org.uk or from Food for Thought and The Pharmacy, New Deer 01771 644366/644217 and on the door.

Wine, soft drinks and ice cream will be on sale and there will also be a raffle for hall funds.


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