The sublime tones of three instruments meet and create a lyrical universe. Time stands
still, disappearing into the sound of another world, yet the three instruments are here
and now, playing with melodies and musical idiom in improvised movements as well as
traditional themes.
– The hang with its rhythmic soft and mellow metal tone
– The harp with its smooth crisp string tone
– The bass clarinet with its deep artful and inscrutable tone
The instruments twine around each other, finding new tone nuances in the melody and lifting them from one
instrument to the other: Melody and accompaniment change focus, the tone quality of just these
instruments captures the musical expression, always here and now, where time is no longer a factor to be
reckoned with.
“We experience all this when we play together, and we wish to share this energy, to draw others into the
music and so they become part of the performance.
We wish to share the experience of time slowing and stopping so there is just now, this moment. In space
and in us” (Zafir).
A journey has begun, a unique trio is born, where folk music, classical and jazz blend into a fantastical
world that is meditative, rhythmic, playful.
Zafir (Sapphire) is the name of a gemstone,that symbolize creativity and
helps to think abstract in situations that needs and creative solution. We
think that pictures very well our way of working.
Benjamin Barfod – Hang and div. percussion
(www.benjaminbarfod.com)
Self taught percussionist. Studied Indian classical music under Hamid
Khan. Has played solo concerts in Denmark, India, France and Ghana.
One of the few musicians in Denmark who master the instrument hang.
Anja Præst Mikkelsen – Bass Clarinet
(www.phonixfolk.dk/medlemmer)
Degree in folk music from Det Fynske Musikkonservatorium/Funen Music Conservatory. Performs in many
different contexts, but especially in concert with the folk music band Phoenix, playing numerous venues and
festivals both home and abroad.
Anette Gøl – Harp
(www.anettegoel.dk)
Degree from Det Kgl. Musikkonservatorium/Royal Music Conservatory with soloist degree from Ecole
Normale de Paris. Has performed in several contexts: symphony orchestra, chamber ensembles, classical
and rhythmic, both home and abroad.