Led by fiddle virtuoso Gundula Gruen, Tatcho Drom draw their inspiration from the music of the Romany Gypsies – colourful & vibrant.

Exploring the musical heritage of Eastern Europe and the Balkans, Tatcho Drom create fresh arrangements and innovative compositions which are fused with elements of classical, world and jazz. The outcome is a unique and multi-faceted repertoire for attentive listeners.

Tatcho Drom’s powerful live performances range from nuanced and subtle to virtuosic and brilliant. They have appeared at the South Bank Centre and Royal Albert Hall, as well as at the Corsham and Rhythms of the World festivals. They have been featured on radio and TV programmes in both the UK and abroad.

Tatcho Drom perform as a line-up of 5 musicians. On occasion they work with selected guest musicians and dancers.

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Line-up
Gundula Gruen,violin & vocals:
Gundula is originally from Bavaria. After achieving degrees in classical violin and jazz, Gundula learned her first Gypsy music from German Gypsies. She is widely known as the ‘Magic Violin’ for her heart-moving performances and infectious energy. During her 15 years of musical travelling, she has worked with Masters such as Caliu (Taraf de Haidouks) and Tcha Limberger (Budapest Gypsy Orchestra).

Alexandar Ivanov – Accordion & Vocals
Jeremy Halliwell – Guitar
Fraser Parry – Cello
Sass Hoory – Percussion

Venues and Clients include:
– Opening Concert at the Canterbury Festival
– Balkan Ceilidh at the Coronation Hall Ulverston
– Concerts at Le Quecumbar Ignite/Royal Albert Hall Relentless Garage London
– Dorchester Art Festival Trowbridge Festival Brigg Fiddle Festival Music Port
– Weddings at Trinity House The Dorchester Hotel Kew Gardens
– Fundraising event at the Royal Court of Justice Hall
– Function at the Flower Hall Covent Garden Opera London
– European Culture conference at Tate Modern London & Roma Conference Birmingham

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Set list / Repertoire

A Sar Somas
Amarisi Amari
Blue Eues
Jai de Szep kek szeme
Csak egy kislany van a vilagon
Deep Sorrow
Halljatok Ciganok
Jai Souvent Pleure
Maros Vize
Minek a szoke ennekem
Romany Cardas
Zsal O Savo

Arestelle
Geamparale
Hora de la Langesti
Hora de le Risipiti
Hora Kalotaszeg
Hora Nunzi
Kaloaszeg Medley
Kalotasze
Czardas and Sapora
PromorocaTravel in Romania
Ze Dode

Cossack’s farewell
Dve Gitare
Heisa Trojka
Kalinka – Katjusha
Kikko
Korobuchka
Loli Phabay
Moscow at midnight
Ochi Chornya
Petyorshka
Riabinushka

Hora Matishore
Humorrosso
Hungarian Dances
Monti Czardas
Sisic Fiddle Kolo
Sledge Ride
Whistle Hora

A Sar Somas
Dui Dui Deso Dui
Fuli Tschai
Humorrosso
Lakre Bala
Me Hum Mato
Nane Cocha Nane Gad
Nane Love
Sila Kale Bal
Zigano

Bubamara
Caje Shukarije
Dajcovo
Djunjuritsa
Gankino
Halinicu Boya Lila
Hanuma
Hora Cadera
Jarnana
Kustino Oro
Macedonian Kolo
Manea
Mesk Havasi
Nishka Banja
Odessa – Veggy Bulgar
Opa Cupa
Posadila Baba
Se Rasplakal
Serbian Fiddle Kolo
Time
Vesela Sedmorka

Performance options

Duo, Trio or Quartet

From Violin, Guitar, Cello & Percussion