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Joseph and James Tawadros Upcoming Concerts
Joseph Tawadros Trio at Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
SUNDAY, 24 JUNE, 5PM
He astonished audiences when he toured with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. He won the 2006 Freedman Fellowship for classical music. He appears at
festivals throughout the world, dazzling audiences with his brilliant technique, his passionate musicianship, and his joyous style of performance. Now
Joseph Tawadros joins his brother James and bass player Ben Rodgers in this special concert, transporting us to another world with the magical sounds
of the oud.
Joseph Tawadros - Oud
James Tawadros - Req'
Ben Rodgers - Bass
More Info Visit:
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/sections/whats_on/boxoffice/event_d...
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Joseph and James Tawadros at The Darwin Entertainment Centre, Northern Territory
FRIDAY, 20TH JULY, 8PM
The ‘oud’ is an Arab instrument akin to the lute and Joe Tawadros is its master. Born into a musical family in Egypt, Joseph Tawadros came to
Australia in 1986. Studying with Mohamed Youssef he was introduced to the improvisatory tradition of the taqsim and encouraged to develop his
remarkable talent. Despite being steeped in the traditions of classical Arab music, he is nevertheless able to transcend genres and has played with
artists as diverse as Neil Finn, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and didge player Mark Atkins. Joined by his brother James on percussion, this
performance will appeal to fans of ‘world’ music and to classical music lovers, and is a rare insight into the beauty of Arab music.
More Info:
http://www.darwinentertainment.com.au/boxoffice/coming.asp
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BAND OF BROTHERS: Slava and Leonard Grigoryan + Joseph and James Tawadros at The Brisbane Powerhouse, Queensland
FRIDAY, 27TH JULY, 7.30PM
SATURDAY, 28TH JULY, 7.30PM
Queensland Music Festival, Brisbane City Council and Brisbane Powerhouse present
Queensland Music Festival
Four brothers from two families and three continents band together for two exhilarating performances that promise to cross musical boundaries and
create a unique Festival collaboration.
Guitar virtuosos Slava and Leonard Grigoryan pair up with the extraordinarily talented newcomers Joseph and James Tawadros for a musical exploration
of diverse global influences.
More Info:
http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/the-grigoryan-tawadro...
WWW.JOSEPHTAWADROS.COM
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/JOSEPHTAWADROS
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/JAMESTAWADROS
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SLAVAGRIGORYAN
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/LEONARDGRIGORYAN
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Ararat66
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I recently met up with Joseph in London after we met at the Anouar Braheem gig. He's a really great guy and gave me my first oud lesson (in fact my
first music lesson ever!!) whilst we sat by the river Thames.
It was risha technique that was the main lesson, and so subtle. Exercises and fingering I can figure out for myself but the wrist action is my main
difficulty although I can play quite well now (for a beginner).
This 'band of brothers' should be something else though, probably not unlike the John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia trio years ago if it is
marketed well.
Best of luck to you all
Take care
Leon
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Monty88
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I had the pleasure of performing alongside Joseph at a concert in Adelaide, South Australia, in April last year. I first saw Joseph perform at the
Womad festival here in 2004, and was simply astonished by his playing. I aproached him before one of his concerts and found him to be a humble and
pleasant man to talk to. He was invited to Adelaide to give seminars and perform in 2006. The concert was dedicated to the Oud and its related
traditions. Joseph performed a marvellous solo set where he used several differnt ouds, including his hybrid sympathetic strings oud and a borrowed
Turkish oud by Faruk Turunz. The concert consisted of 3 different parts. Joseph concluded the concert by inviting 3 oud players, including myself on
stage to perform all together. It was a pleasure playing alongside Joseph and I hope to work with him again in the future!
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JT
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Hello Paddy and Leon,
You're too kind my friends.
Leon and Paddy are great guys and its always a pleasure meeting people of their kindness and nature.
Paddy, it was a pleasure performing with you too! It was fun and I really enjoyed being in that Oud, friendly, musical environment very much. There
are two videos on my website from this night - http://www.josephtawadros.com/listen.htm
Birds of Paradise and Taqasim Nahawand, playing on the fantastic Turunz oud.
WOMAD seemed a lifetime ago, but one of my performance highlights definitely. I remember meeting you and remember how keen you were and knew you'd be
fantastic. Well...I wasnt wrong when I saw you play two years later!
Thanks again for the kind words guys and I hope to see you again soon...Keep Oudin!
JT
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