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Symponia Ensemble – Sardinia, Italy
The launeddas is a reed wind instrument. Despite its resemblance to other wind instruments, this instrument is unique. It originated in Sardinia and perfectly embodies the identity of this island. It is indeed a very ancient instrument, as evidenced by a small bronze statue depicting a player dating from the second millennium BC.
Dates and times
Saturday, September 13, 9:30 pm to 10:50 pm
Address
Karolina Riječka Pier
The instrument is made up of three reeds (precisely of the arundo donax type) of different sizes, name Tubu, Mancosa and Mancosedda. The first two, bound with cord and wax, are held by the left hand. The third, the smallest, is held by the right hand and produces the highest-pitched sounds. This wind instrument, like the arghul, is played with a continuous flow of air from the mouth, using a very difficult technique known as “circular breathing”, which enables the player to build up a reserve of air in the cheeks and continue playing.
Elisa Marongiu: singing
Jonathan Della Marianna: launneddas
Bruno Camedda: fisarmonica
Asael Camedda: chitarra
