Havana Moon TransAtlantic Ensemble feat. Liana Gourdjia

• 1 IV. Chiquita Blues 06:13
• 2 II. Bandoneon 04:59
• 3 New York Sky Line Melody (arr. for clarinet and piano) 02:43
• 4 Tango Trio, Op. 71 05:45
• 5 Sweet Dreams 03:45
• 6 Primavera 04:00
• 7 Habanera 02:47
• 8 Nocturne, Op. 62 (arr. for clarinet and piano) 05:41
• 9 Contradanza (arr. for clarinet and piano) 01:56
• 10 Vals Venezolano 03:10
• 11 Valsa da dor (arr. for clarinet and piano) 05:19
• 12 Silence, Op. 107 07:13
• 13 III. Lecuonerias 04:30
• 14 I. Benny 05:46
• Total Runtime 01:03:47

Info for Havana Moon

This musical tour of the western hemisphere is illuminated by the TransAtlantic Ensemble and filled with visceral dance rhythms which spring to life with every touch of a key. The TransAtlantic Ensemble is pianist Evelyn Ulex and clarinetist Mariam Adam.The duo is known for their innovative repertoire, engaging stage presence, and dynamic sound. The duo, which hails from Berlin and New York, has been making music together since 2005. Transatlantic Ensemble is redefining classical music, making it accessible and relevant to our times. (Feast of Music)

TransAtlantic Ensemble:
Mariam Adam, clarinet
Evelyn Ulex, piano
Liana Gourdjia, violin
JP Jofre, bandoneon

Recorded March 26, 2015 and August 2015 at Traumton Studios, Berlin, Germany and Steinway Hall, New York City

TransAtlantic Ensemble
The TransAtlantic Ensemble’s innovative repertoire, dynamic sound and engaging stage presence attracts and inspires audiences from the contemporary, crossover, classical, and jazz worlds. Celebrated music website http://www.feastofmusic.com/ Feast of Music declares, “TransAtlantic Ensemble is redefining classical music, making it accessible and relevant to our times. By adding elements of jazz and Latin music, they create a global sound that everyone can relate to”.

Hailing from Berlin and New York with “talent that can only be described as transformative,” the TransAltantic Ensemble has been making music on both sides of the Atlantic since 2005. As a forum for two dynamic leaders in today's generation of chamber musicians, this ensemble of clarinet and piano is dedicated to directing the course of classical music's evolution.


Central to the TransAtlantic Ensemble’s mission is collaborating with living composers. Their ongoing relationships with Paquito D'Rivera, Miguel del Aguila, Valerie Coleman, Jeff Scott, Mohammed Fairouz, J.P. Jofre and Richard Padron have resulted in significant contributions to the clarinet and piano repertoire. Interaction with audiences is a hallmark of TransAtlantic performances. The multilingual ensemble enthusiastically communicates their love of live chamber music to music lovers of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.

In addition to their strong presence in Europe, this duo has toured extensively throughout the continental US performing at such distinguished halls as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Symphony Space and Le Poisson Rouge. TransAtlantic Ensemble also remains dedicated to their music community as demonstrated through extensive Master Class offerings held at Universities and Festivals across the country including Juilliard, New School and the Imani Winds Festival.

TransAtlantic Ensemble can be heard on E1 Entertainment (Koch classics) and Eroica. The highly anticipated release of their new CD for the Steinway label will be arriving summer of 2016. Their collaborations with the phenomenal Argentine Bandoneon player JP Jofre and renowned violinists Liana Gourdjia is expected to be their finest work to date.

“Transatlantic Ensemble’s superb musicianship combined with their comfortable and cool stage presence makes them a joy to behold.”

Booklet for Havana Moon