"Jamilla's Dance" by ALMANOVA (Flute and Guitar Duo)

AlmaNova flute and guitar duo performs exclusively with Kenny Hill guitars and Sankyo flutes. To buy sheet music or recording of this piece, please visit: http://almanova.us/recordings/indexpub.htm

The award-winning ensemble, AlmaNova, is an innovative flute and guitar duo presenting an eclectic program of chamber music. Flutist Jessica Pierce and guitarist Almer Imamovic are both masters of their instruments elevating the flute and guitar ensemble to the highest level of virtuosity and artistry. Their live performances are filled with energy and passion creating a graceful, intuitively choreographed display of seamless connection. (Fresno Beehive).

AlmaNova met in France while studying at the famed Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris. They continued their graduate work at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the USC Thornton School of Music. Since then they have had the privilege to perform extensively throughout the world including recitals in Paris, London, Sarajevo, Stockholm, Tijuana, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Kansas City, and San Diego.

AlmaNovas recordings have been described as pure musical pleasure (Flute Focus Magazine, 2009) and have received much critical acclaim. Their first CD recording 'Debut' features original works by Mr. Imamovic inspired by the sounds and folk melodies of his native Bosnia. It was recently honored by the largest worldwide independent music organization, Just Plain Folks, receiving Best Instrumental Album, 2009 as well as Best Instrumental Song, 2009 for Sarajevo Nights. Their second CD, Classic Giuliani was awarded Critic's Choice, 2008 by American Record Guide calling it some of the best [Giuliani] I've heard. Their newest release, After Hours, explores the music of Macedonia through thoughtful arrangements and more original compositions by Mr. Imamovic and Ms. Pierce.


Jessica plays Sankyo Flutes and Almer plays Kenny Hill Guitars exclusively.

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[Zepheriah]

Would I be right in thinking most of the flute ornamentations are chromatic half steps? I'm trying to do something like this with an unkeyed Irish flute and accidentals are really challenging. Wonderful sound though.

[almerguitar]

Yes, I am using an open hole flute and bending up or down half steps! Good luck with the Irish flute!

[moosemansteam]

Hi guys, you look and sound great - good to see you're keeping well. All the best, Odilon

[almerguitar]

Hey Odilon,

thank you and we hope we can swing by UK to have you records us soon!

Cheers,

Al & Jess

[kelandjen]

This is really cool stuff - thanks for posting.

[almerguitar]

Thank you and we love your music too!

Almer and Jessica

[symphonie19]

bravo

[di4oscarbedoya]

Excellent!! Beautiful! Greetings From Colombia South America. Congratulations.

[gatocabrito]

Marvelous.

Thank you so much for sharing this.

Such grace and beauty!

[NaudaOfTheSilverHand]

this one is really nice! :) I like the way you are communicating with eye contact, and play in perfect harmony. It's good to see, not only to hear your music! :) I like Jessica's expression at 2:15 ;)

[Sille2345]

i like it

[wastedguitar0]

Sounds awesome!

[jigsoretarded]

Any formal recordings thus far?

[recorderson]

Wonderful. Compliments to all 2 and, naturally, 5 stars !! ;-)

[onln4jesus]

beautiful!  Is this an original?

[petrapana]

verry beautiful!!!!!!!!!!