Founded by virtuoso Gypsy violinist Oleg Ponomarev, Russian classical violinist Lev Atlas and Scots guitarist extraordinaire Nigel Clark, the trio have been enchanting audiences throughout the UK, Europe and Ireland with their innovative “World Gypsy Musicâ€, a heady cocktail of gypsy tunes from all over the world, spiced with elements of jazz, rock, folk and flamenco. Koshka’s unique collaboration has been developing since 2001, when the trio first came together in Glasgow. It includes a hefty catalogue of Oleg Ponomarev’s original material, inspired by traditional melodies and arranged in unexpected new ways. Ranging from outrageous quick-tempo gypsy dance tunes, to the most achingly beautiful violin airs this side of the Carpathians, Koshka’s set gives audiences a chance to see and hear Gypsy music played as never before.
"KOSHKA is an astonishingly gifted trio......"
THE LIST
"Glasgow-based trio Koshka's members chart a geographical link between Astrakan, Vladivostock and Cathcart and their repertoire is similarly broad-ranging, their two violinists stringing together Hot Club swing, conservatory expertise, expressive ballad and mirthful slapstick episodes while guitarist Nigel Clark variously holds it all together, propels his colleagues and matches their quicksilver intricacies..
….spellbinding.â€
THE HERALD
"Their frenetic technical prowess, swaggering melodrama and liberal lacing of playful wit had the audience roaring their approvalâ€.
THE SCOTSMAN
"The chemistry between them creates a mesmerising mix of virtuosity, playfulness and emotional intensityâ€
GUARDIAN