Sväng - In Trad We Trust (CD)

Release Date: 12/11/20

Finish quartet SVÄNG clearly sets new standards when it comes to concerted music on the harmonica.

Founded in 2003, SVÄNG have clearly set new standards when it comes to concerted music on the harmonica - both in terms of repertoire as well as technique. With a sophisticated yet entertaining program of own compositions these harmonica visionaries convince both audience and professional circles around the globe of the unlimited capabilities of this often undervalued tiny instrument. In general Sväng stretch their repertoire undogmatically wide and invite their audience to an extraordinary journey of sounds: a free-spirited, sensual and vital mix of music, which has been honored with the attribute of the „harmonica equivalent of the Kronos-Quartet.' Contemporary harmonica music, which is certainly unprecedented in terms of compactness and virtuosity. Three of the group's members are graduates of the renowned Sibelius Academy, while representing the very opposite of any form of academicism. And with Pasi Leino Sväng have a representative of the famous finnish harmonica orchestra tradition in their circle.