Michael Ormiston and Candida Valentino
A beautiful and mesmerising night of classical and contemporary music, soundscapes and song from renowned musicians Michael Ormiston and Candida Valentino.
Showcasing Mongolian Khöömii Overtone and Undertone Singing, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Symphonic Gongs, Irish Bouzouki, Norwegian Harmonic Flute and Chinese Reed Flute, don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience their incredible music live at The Firestation!
Michael Ormiston is the UK’s most experienced Mongolian Khöömii Overtone Singer, travelling to Mongolia since 1993 where he was initiated into the sacred & secular aspects of this amazing way of connecting to the power of the voice by senior keeper of the Mongolian tradition, Tserendavaa. His teaching of Khöömii, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Gongs and other ritual instruments is both inspiring and informative.
Candida Valentino is the only British woman to perform “Khargyraa, an undertone style of singing that has strong connections with shamanistic practices of Mongolia and Tuva. For the past two years she has been developing her passion for sacred geometry and creates her own Mandalas/Yantras based on her love of colour, shape, nature and her study of The Tantric arts. This music expresses her journey of a deep change and learning, bringing back balance, harmony and truth to her everyday life.
Wednesday 23rd April, 8pm
