Nadia Birkenstock - Celtic Harp & Song

The Magic of Celtic Harps and Percussion Nadia Birkenstock - Celtic Harp, voice Ralf Kleemann - Celtic Harp, flute Steve Hubback – Gongs and percussion Program: Music and songs from the Celtic Isles, original compositions, improvisations "The purity of her voice, her extraordinary “touche” and the grace that characterizes her captivate her audience" comments the newspaper Dernières Nouvells d’Alsace about the singer and harpist Nadia Birkenstock. Nadia Birkenstock and Ralf Kleemann form a duo of harpists who have had a decisive influence on the international harp scene, both for their numerous performances in the framework of European and international festivals and for their vast musical production, recordings, publications on CD, scores and viral videos. The bright and sparkling sound of the two harps is mingled with the warm and clear voice of mezzo-soprano Nadia Birkenstock, which is combined with the sweetness of Ralf Kleemann's flute play. Steve Hubback began his professional musical career as a percussionist, with acclaimed performances throughout Europe and as far as South Korea. Always on the lookout for unusual percussion sounds, he discovered metalworking in Scandinavia and started to manufacture his own instruments, with great success: within two years leading Scandinavian percussionists were playing his instruments, which soon invaded the global percussion scene. https://www.stevehubback.nl/ Together, the three musicians weave a delicate and fascinating sound cosmos, groovy and captivating, listening closely and interacting playfully with the audience, while telling wonderful stories with their instruments and voices. This joint program focuses on improvisations and original compositions, imbued with songs and melodies from the traditional repertoire. For more information, visit www.nadiabirkenstock.com