Aleksy Igudesman has again been on his travels - the result - an extraordinary and enlightening collection of traditional and original pieces for violin duos embracing the stylish characteristics of music from eleven different cultures. The notes on the pieces provide practical advice and the descriptions of the various influences that prompted their composition are truly inspiring

Traditional: Duniye Ay – Oh this World
Traditional: Spring Snow
Traditional: Sari Gelin
Igudesman Aleksey: Hear no Evil
Igudesman Aleksey: Under the Rising Sun
Igudesman Aleksey: Namaste Sarahswati
Traditional: Los Dos Phillipinos
Igudesman Aleksey: Chilekli Devekushu
Igudesman Aleksey: Three monks have no water to drink
Rentaro Taki: The Castle Variations

No matter which genre of music Aleksey draws us into, he always manages to capture the essence of the musical language and does so in his uniquely clever and joyful way...‘Asia & More’ will surely hold a regular spot on my music stand.

Joshua Bell



Quel que soit le style de musique dans lequel il nous entraîne, il réussit toujours à en capter l’essence, avec une intelligence et une jubilation qui ne sont qu’à lui. « Asia & More » reviendra sûrement régulièrement sur mon pupitre.
Joshua Bell