What kind of music does Gheorghe Zamfir play?
Gheorghe Zamfir. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Gheorghe Zamfir (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈɡe̯orɡe zamˈfir] ( listen); born April 6, 1941) is a Romanian pan flute (nai) musician.
How many records has Gheorghe Zamfir sold to date?
With more than 120 million records sold, over 160 recorded albums, over 90 platinum and gold discs, full house concerts, honors in all countries, Gheorghe Zamfir is a proof that goodness, harmony with nature, equilibrium and perfection are the ferments of an artistic beauty beyond comparison.
When did Gheorghe Zamfir become a conductor?
In 1966, Zamfir was appointed conductor of the “Ciocîrlia Orchestra”, one of the most prestigious state ensembles of Romania, destined for concert tours abroad. This created the opportunity for composition and arranging. In 1969 he left Ciocîrlia and started his own taraf (small band) and in 1970 he had his first longer term contract in Paris.
When did Gheorghe Zamfir record the Lonely Shepherd?
In 1977, he recorded “The Lonely Shepherd” with James Last. Zamfir put himself on the world map and since then his career became highly varied, hovering over classical repertoire, easy listening and pop music .
How did Gheorghe Zamfir come to the public eye?
Zamfir came to the public eye when he was approached by Swiss ethnomusicologist Marcel Cellier, who extensively researched Romanian folk music in the 1960s.
Who are the members of Gheorghe Zamfir’s Taraf?
His taraf consisted of: Ion Drăgoi (violin), Ion Lăceanu (flutes), Dumitru Fărcaș ( tarogato ), Petre Vidrean (double bass) and Tony Iordache ( cymbalum) all number one soloists in their country. This taraf made some excellent recordings (CD Zamfir a Paris).
How many pipes does Gheorghe Zamfir play the pan flute?
Zamfir is known for playing an expanded version of nai, of 20 pipes to 22, 25, 28 and 30 pipes to increase its range, and obtaining as many as eight overtones (additionally to the fundamental tone) from each pipe by changing the embouchure. He is known as “The Master of the Pan Flute”.