"Extraordinary. A magical atmosphere from the first note!"
Upcoming events
ANIMO fundraising for JAAUK- Chatsworth
Saturday 27th August 2022 at Chatsworth, Carriage House
Anino have been invited to play for JAUUk's 2022 Dinner Concert at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire Dales on August 27th, 2022...
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. Since October 2019, we have created the most ambitious five-year 'new music project' commissioning composers worldwide to write music specifically for us.
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.
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, opened our online merch shop at Bandcamp, 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 live performance on July 15th became a livestream due to Covid restrictions and 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.
ANIMO are part of KORES Trio and FOUR all of which have the same ethos and ideals: of playing and listening to music without barriers or labels.
ANIMO can tailor music to suit all audiences and ages. For samples of programmes and our repertoire, please have a look at the Performance webpage.
We would be delighted to offer one of our exciting programmes for your venue or special event. To get in touch click on the buttons below. Looking forward to hearing from you!
"What an incredible night of beautiful musicianship! Wishing you all the success in the world!"
Audience
"What a fantastic experience. Thank you both for such a wonderful opportunity to listen to your talent. The music sent shivers down my spine! "
JB&J
"Exquisite launch! Congratulations Yanna and Sarah and a huge well done to all involved in making Animo happen! It was wonderful to hear you play in concert! What a beautiful evening. Thank you! "
E
"Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!"
AD F
"Yanna and Sarah, thank you for the VIP invitation to a fantastic evening. We thoroughly enjoyed all of it."
J&A
"What a wonderful sound! I closed my eyes and took it all in. Just beautiful! "
KF
"Thank you all for such a lovely evening yesterday. What a splendid venue, beautifully decorated and the range of music was superb. We particularly liked the Bartok and the Andy Scott piece. VM 24th October 2019 "
VM
"Extraordinary. A magical atmosphere from the first note!"
J
"For the first time in my life I am lost for words - I would just like to say that I feel the most privileged person to have watched you. Thank you both for a fabulous concert. "
C
"What a wonderful evening. It was special hearing beautiful unusual music in this setting. Thank you so much for inviting me."
RC
From the blog
Signed by PARMA recordings
7th June 2022
Animo have been signed by PARMA recordings, Ravello records, for their second album 'ANIMO two'.
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