Maris, Hirundo
Looking For New Horizons - Book I
Looking for New Horizons is a musical journey spanning from the rugged fjords of Norway to the mystical lands of the Ottoman Empire-a journey through time and sound, echoing the steps of medieval travelers, pilgrims, poets, and minstrels who once wandered these paths. At the heart of this odyssey stand Arianna Savall, with her celestial soprano voice, harp, and lyre, Petter Udland Johansen, whose tenor voice, traditional violin, Hardanger fiddle, guiterne, and lyra embody the spirit of the Norsemen and Tristan Driessens whose musicianship has profound ability to build bridges between musical genres. Together with Derya Turkans haunting kemenc,e, they embark on a journey that transcends boundaries and eras. This album is a testament to the timeless interplay between cultures-between Orient and Occident, between the mystical landscapes of the North and the shimmering courts of the East. It recalls the wonder of A Thousand and One Nights, where each tale reveals another world, another horizon to be explored. May this music be a passage to new horizons - both within and beyond.