Radio Bratislava - Marcel Cellier presents... (1991)

"This is a collection of recordings made by various Eastern European radio stations, that all entered in the Radio Bratislava Folk Music Prize competition. The album begins with a short instrumental piece by a fujara trio from Slovakia. These remarkable end-blown flutes produce extraordinary metallic notes that sound almost synthesized. This is followed by another Slovak piece, featuring solo hammer dulcimer and string orchestra. It is wildly energetic and beautifully melodic. And then there's a fantastic recording of Tuvan overtone-singing. In whole, there is a definite bias towards music from Slovakia. All of these pieces feature soloists (dulcimer, violin or vocals) coupled with string orchestras and/or other folk instruments. Certainly not examples of authentic folk music but they are exhilarating. Other highlights include a trio of offerings from Bulgarian radio including one song performed by the famous Bulgarian Radio & Television Choir. This is a rare and largely overlooked gem." (RateYourMusic)

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