BIRMAN

Classical Theatre Music

Recordings: Philip Yampolsky
Text: Ward Keeler
2 CDs AIMP XCVI-XCVII/ VDE – 1317/1318, 2010

In this exceptional CD, the singers and musicians of Mandalay, the cultural capital of Burma, allow us to discover the incredible vocal and instrumental repertoire of the Burmese theatre. The accompanying booklet is richly illustrated and introduces the album’s content.  It also highlights the former prestige of the theatre and the dramatic context in which this art and the performers find themselves today.