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Nice words keep coming!
I am deeply honored and thrilled to share this wonderful, detailed review of With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee from Alex Knapp, Research Associate in the Music Department at SOAS, University of London!
If you'd like to dive into the music, explore our digital companion booklet, or grab your copy of the EP, pop over to the website here.
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
Oct 1


Thanks for joining the celebration!
🎻 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and supported our recent EP release celebration!
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
Sep 23


Guest reveal for our live performance at The Harrison
I am beyond thrilled and deeply honored to share some wonderful news for our live EP release celebration this Thursday! 🎻✨ My dear friend and fellow musician, Prof. Cenk Güray — Professor of Music Theory at Hacettepe University in Ankara — happens to be over in the UK for a conference, and he will be joining us on stage! Over the years, I've had the absolute joy of joining many of his performances back in Ankara, and having him share this special night means so much to me. C
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
Sep 15


Beautiful words about our EP keep coming!
Ahead of our live celebration this Thursday, we are feeling immensely honored and touched to share this gorgeous review from music journalist Alois C. Braun! ☕️🍰🎻 Whether you prefer reading it in the original German or the English translation, his words capture the very heart of what this Danube musical journey is all about: "Eines vorab: Mein musikalischer Schwerpunkt liegt in der Rockmusik, mit all ihren vielen Facetten und Ausdrucksformen. Das heißt, ich höre auch Blues,
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
Sep 15


Special unboxing before our release celebration!
Look what just arrived in time for our live celebrations! I am so excited to unpack all our brand-new coasters, postcards, and special materials that we’ll have with us next week. If you haven’t secured your spot yet for our EP release celebration, consider this your friendly nudge! Come join us for a cracking evening of music, connection, and shared tunes. Grab your tickets for Sept 17th here and stream or order the EP here. See you down at The Harrison very soon! 🎻🌿
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
Sep 13


Our EP is OUT NOW - With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee by The Magic Violin Trio
Pip, pip, it’s finally here! ☕️🍰✨ The wait is over, and we are absolutely chuffed to announce that our brand-new EP, With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee, is officially OUT NOW!!! Pour yourself a proper brew, slice up your apfelstrudel, and take a melodic, aromatic voyage right along the Danube. Every single note has been poured from years of wandering, wondering, and fieldwork — and it is now ready for your ears! 🎻🌿 🎧 Stream it on Spotify or grab your copy right here:...
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
Sep 10


The best apfelstrudel recipe to anticipate the release of our new EP
What goes hand in hand with a brand-new musical release? A proper, homemade Apfelstrudel, of course! 🍏✨ As part of the release celebration for the Magic Violin Trio's EP, With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee, I'm taking a little kitchen break from the Great Eurasian Roam to share a comforting, time-tested recipe (yes, this is an actual cooking video). Watch along as we roll out the dough, prep the apples, and bake up a slice of tradition from scratch. Our brand-new EP is out i
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
Sep 8


Reviews on our upcoming EP started coming!
We are deeply touched by these kind words from my dear friend and fellow musician, Cenk Güray! As we celebrate the release of our upcoming EP, With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee, we are counting down the days to share this enchanting musical voyage with our wonderful community of friends, family, fellow musicians, and music appreciators, featuring special guest musicians joining us along the way ☕️🍰 Come with the Magic Violin Trio for a jolly good evening of connection, heri
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
Sep 6


New EP Release Announcement
Pack your bags and get your tables ready — With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee is officially dropping on 10th September! ☕🗺️ We’ve been deep in the archives, unearthing hidden musical treasures from the Danube and bringing centuries of stories, migration, and fierce joy into the present. It's been a beautiful, sun-drenched, winding river journey through the 16th to 20th centuries — spiced, soulful, and meant to be savoured together. For our Londoners: We are bringing the magi
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
Aug 2
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