Pynarello

With Romani! Pynarello takes you on an adventurous and energetic musical journey, inspired by the ancient routes of the Romani people. The journey begins in India, where the roots of Romani culture lie, and travels via the Middle East to Europe. Wherever the Roma arrived, they influenced and were influenced by the local populations. Alongside traditional Romani music, Pynarello brings classical pieces by Telemann, but with a Romani glow. The German Baroque composer, deeply impressed by the fiery improvisations he heard the Romani playing in the café, frequently incorporated elements from that music into his compositions.

Pynarello lets all this richness resound together with three top soloists. Romanian cimbalom and accordion virtuoso Vasile Nedea, rooted in Romani culture, built an impressive career in the Netherlands after his conservatory studies in Bucharest. Here he transformed from street musician to a highly sought-after soloist and composer who bridges Romani music with Western classical styles.

Niti Ranjan Biswas brings refined rhythms to life on his tabla, an Indian percussion instrument, with virtuosic mastery. He began his musical journey in Bangladesh, where he became a popular musician at a young age. After intensive studies with master teachers in India, he grew into a renowned performer in Europe. Dutch guitarist Faifie Reinhardt embodies the swing and soul of gypsy jazz. As (solo) guitarist in the trio of Jimmy Rosenberg, he proudly carries the surname of the legendary Django Reinhardt, whose music has won hearts worldwide and whom he honors in masterly fashion.