Unique performance of well-known DUO ZIKR, which after three years returns to Prague, this time accompanied by organ music in one of the oldest and beautifully preserved Prague’s churches built in 12^th century with excellent acoustic.

Vocal improvisation of Igor Silin (bass-baritone) and Olga Tkachenko (dramatic soprano) accompanied by talented organist Katerina Malkova will take place on October 1, 2016 from 8 pm in the church of st. Martin in the Wall a few minutes walk from the Old town square.

Duo Zikr is a vocal duo which uses classic vocal technique, antique Tibet vibration techniques and originally Slavic Folk and Religious singing. The two members of Duo Zikr are Igor Silin and Olga Tkachenko. "Zikr" is Arabic for "Prayer". The duo attempt to unite profound philosophy and unique combinations of vocal techniques with chamber and folk vocals, Tibetan Mantra vocal techniques, Tuvan guttural singing, Sufi Zikr, Orthodox rites and more. The vocal range of the duet composes four octaves.

In 23 years of creative activity they have made more than 20 recordings, held concerts almost in every part of the world, and cooperated with many famous musicians: among them Boris Grebenshikov, Sergey Kuryokhin, Andrei Samsonov, and Djivan Gasparyan.

Ms. Tkachenko and Mr. Silin have long history of performing in Roman Catholic Churches and temples where according to them “You can perceive the music of the Duo the best”.

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