Amistad Grigoryan Brothers

• 1 Kindling (Arr. Grigoryan Brothers for 2 Guitars) 05:20
• 2 Do You Want Me (Arr. Grigoryan Brothers for 2 Guitars) 03:14
• 3 In Autumn Mist (Arr. Grigoryan Brothers for 2 Guitars) 04:18
• 4 Amistad 04:44
• 5 I. Lentamente 05:14
• 6 II. Toccata Vivace 03:29
• 7 Lucky Breaks (Arr. Grigoryan Brothers for 2 Guitars) 07:13
• 8 Branch Lines (Arr. Grigoryan Brothers for 2 Guitars) 03:58
• 9 The Strait of Messina (Arr. Grigoryan Brothers for 2 Guitars) 07:21
• 10 Cruising (Arr. Grigoryan Brothers for 2 Guitars) 04:58
• 11 Spanish in 7 (Arr. Grigoryan Brothers for 2 Guitars) 04:56
• 12 Songs from the Forest (Arr. Grigoryan Brothers for 2 Guitars) 07:17
• 13 Light After Diamonds (Arr. Grigoryan Brothers for 2 Guitars) 03:20
• Total Runtime 01:05:22

Info for Amistad

"Amistad" is the new album from acclaimed guitar duo, the Grigoryan Brothers. Slava and Leonard are taking this new project to audiences across Australia starting with an east-coast tour in May/June.

With a repertoire spanning centuries, continents, and genres, displaying amazing telepathy and the ability to evoke emotion from every note, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are justifiably regarded as Australia’s finest classical guitarists.

Throughout their musical journey spanning over two decades, Slava and Leonard have forged connections with like-minded souls worldwide. Each track on ‘Amistad’, released by Decca, is a gift from composers met during their travels, some tailored specifically for the brothers, while others find new life through their unique interpretations.

Contributions have come from such diverse composers as Cuban guitarist Leo Brouwer, legendary jazz guitarist Ralph Towner, Sting's guitarist Dominic Miller, guitarist Gus Isidore (Seal, Peter Gabriel), Australian neo-classical pianists Luke Howard and Nat Bartsch, and more.

Crafted with love, respect, and a profound understanding, these compositions symbolise the reciprocal appreciation between the composers and the Grigoryan Brothers. 'Amistad', meaning 'friendship' in Spanish, is a celebration of camaraderie — a project resonating with respect and connection, a heartfelt tribute from the brothers.

Grigoryan Brothers

Grigoryan Brothers
Guitarists, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​

Between them, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​

They have been touring internationally since 2003, regularly performing throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA. ​

“A centrepiece of the 2016 Uppsala Guitar Festival (Sweden) was the appearance of Australia’s Grigoryan Brothers. Their first of three performances revealed two guitarists equally comfortable traversing the worlds of classical music, jazz and beyond.” – DownBeat ​

Their diverse repertoire continues to present new opportunities for performances in traditional and unconventional settings, from projects with orchestras to duo performances in iconic classical venues such as London’s Wigmore Hall and Royal Albert Hall, and Vienna’s Konzerthaus. ​

Their ability to perform in disparate genres has resulted in invitations from arts festivals, jazz festivals, folk festivals and Womad, as well as performing in more intimate spaces such as clubs and salons. They have toured throughout the USA, UK and Australia as support for Canadian singer/songwriter KD Lang on her Ingénue Redux, 25th Anniversary Tour. ​

‘Their ability to play as if drawing from a shared musical consciousness and their subtle nuances of tempo, bordered on the uncanny’. – The West Australian ​

​Slava and Leonard are blessed with an uncanny ability to perform so seamlessly as a duo that they play and ‘breath’ as one. Growing up and performing together does not guarantee a symbiotic relationship, but what does create the perfect storm is the mutual respect and admiration the brothers have for each other. Perhaps this is the intangible quality that creates their ability to connect with listeners. ​

Slava & Leonard Grigoryan’s deep appreciation of a broad spectrum of musical styles has resulted in many collaborations involving music, both written and improvised. Combine this with their classical training and the result is a unique sound incorporating all these influences. ​

“The Grigoryan Brothers have a reputation of performing together so emphatically, they become extensions of each other.” – Courier Mail

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