"Extraordinary. A magical atmosphere from the first note!"
ANIMO two: “This is a joyous and captivating album.”
Upcoming events
ANIMO and Lindsey Barkham at the COURTYARD, Sheffield
Saturday 7th December 2024 at Sheffield, THE COURTYARD
SAVE THE DATE ANIMO are teaming up with one of their biggest fans and wonderful amateur singer Lindsey Barkham, to present a programme of 'Christmas with a twist'...
Animo is a Contemporary Declassified flute and piano duo that perform soulful, timeless music.
Animo = spirit, mind, emotion, intent, feelings
Sarah and Yanna launched Animo in Gloucester Blackfriars in October 2019.
Animo are all about performing soulful music with a myriad influences which means that since June 2020 Animo is officially 'Declassified'. Our performance style is inclusive, open, fun and laid back. We thrive in creating a connection with our audiences. Our most ambitious project started in 2019 with the commmission of 11 new compositions by international composers.
During the pandemic, Animo went to work, started new projects, performed a weekly 'Tuesday live at 12:45' live-stream from our home studio, recorded our 2nd album 'ANIMO two' from which the first releases are due in June 2021, recorded our new music video and short film at St George's Bristol, and we are now in the final stages of our composition commissions.
Our first post-pandemic live performance on July 15th 2021, became a livestream due to Covid restrictions but it was the restart of our post-lockdown calendar.
We are proud to have been chosen for a residency and to take part in the Festival of New at Snape Maltings in September 2021. This is the beginning of a new collaboration with Supriya Nagarajan which resulted in the creation of a brand new ensemble PRANASA with which we've already performed in various venues including an outdoor concert in Greece, July 2023.
ANIMO are always keen to collaborate with other musicians and to perform in any venue and any setting.
Recently, ANIMO were signed by PARMA records who produced our 'ANIMO two' album on the Ravello records label. We are thrilled to see that our album was loved by our audiences and in particular by Alex Rainieri on 'LOUD MOUTH'
"This is a joyous and captivating album. The featured works are uplifting, inviting and well-crafted. The performances by Animo Duo are excellent, and the many commissioned works on the album embody a significant contribution to the expansion of the repertory of flute/piano duo works."
To book us, please use the buttons below. We look forward to hearing from you!
"Remarkable! So moving...I can't wait to hear more and follow you on this incredible journey! Beautiful evening. Thank you!"
AA
""A mesmerising and fabulous evening." "A memorable evening" "Thank you so much for inviting us to such an amazing evening!!" "Everything was perfect. You are both fabulous!""
DPAR
"The evening was amazing! Your music was like nothing that I’ve ever heard before and I really did feel like I was transported to a different space when I was listening to some of your pieces."
JT
"It was a wonderful evening and I was completely bowled over by your talent and passion for the composers you celebrated."
EL
"This was absolutely gorgeous! We feel so honoured to have been invited. "
GJD
"Thank you so much for this evening. I was transported. The hairs on the back of my neck are still standing. Such a wonderful sound, and a marvellous venue. On to the next concert... "
B
"Simply mesmerising. "
Audience
"What an incredible night of beautiful musicianship! Wishing you all the success in the world!"
Audience
"My blood pressure has surely gone down! Just so moving to see, hear and share in your music. "
LM
"Thank you- a true privilege to share your special evening. "
D
From the blog
ANIMO two gets a review!
24th August 2023
So excited to see a review of our album 'ANIMO two' being published online by LOUD MOUTH, written by the pianist and artistic director of the Brisbane Music Festival, Alex Rainieri.
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