Paydora ensemble: “Each musician is a star soloist in their own right. Playing together has allowed them to develop and mature turning Payadora into a superstar group.” – The WholeNote Magazine www.payadora.com
Payadora is a contemporary chamber music ensemble that performs Argentinian/Uruguayan tango and folk music and original compositions inspired by that tradition. Payadora has self produced two albums and has developed a loyal following across Canada over the past six years. The ensemble balances a combination of virtuosity and creativity, with stylistic accuracy. The ensemble features a collection of some of the most respected chamber musicians in Canada. Drawing from eclectic backgrounds in Classical, Jazz, Latin, Eastern European folk music, and improvisation, Payadora’s performances exude technical virtuosity, playful spontaneity, and rhythmic vitality.
Personnel:
Rebekah Wolkstein, violin, voice
Drew Jurecka, bandoneon
Ewan Farncombe, piano
Joe Phillips, bass
Elbio Fernandez, voice
Check out: “Live at Cafe Dominguez” “Live“at The Canadian Opera Company”