Hello music lovers! We're sending warm greetings from the beautiful city of Bath, where we had one of our most heartfelt gigs this November. This short clip captures a moment from that night—and it's a special one! This piece is deeply connected to the heart of what we do. It lives in our published books and sheet music, and it's a vibrant part of our live performances. It’s the perfect snapshot of the spirited sound we love to share. Feel the November groove and watch the sh

Step back in time with me and the London Gypsy Orchestra ! 2008 was an unforgettable year of growth, powerful collaborations, and soaring performances for the LGO. This beautiful community of musicians poured their hearts and souls into the rich, vibrant music of Eastern Europe and the Balkans —a sound that genuinely stirs the spirit and moves the soul. This compilation is a joyous celebration of that energy! Relive the moments when the LGO solidified its reputation as a lead

The Black Friday sale you’ve been waiting for is officially live on the Magic Violin site! We're bringing true magic to musicians this season with our biggest discounts of the year. Whether you're looking to expand your library, book a future performance, or stock up on tunes, we have something special for you! Here’s a taste of the savings: 📚 3x2 Deals on all Sheet Music PDFs 🎤 Significant Discounts on Performances 🎁 Special Pricing on Physical Books (including my latest

Pachelbel’s canon... Meets wild Hungarian Gypsy fire?! 🔥🎻 Yes, you read that right! The start of "Gama" (our beautiful Gypsy Romany piece, Book piece No. 24) begins with that familiar, elegant chord sequence. But then—it breaks into pure, exhilarating Balkan improvisation! The form is a Rondo, and if you're of a creative nature (or, like most of us, have absolutely no idea where to start!), this tutorial gives you the simple formula for making your own virtuoso solos. Ready

Just before we dive into our 2008 LGO memories, look what popped up! A huge thanks to an amazing LGO fan for sharing this rare footage of the London Gypsy Orchestra performing at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London, back in 2007. The lighting may be authentic 2007 university-hall gloom, but the energy is pure gold! This is a fantastic, raw snapshot of the orchestra in action. If you love this one, there's another clip from the same event waiting for yo

I Played Tango in Turkey! 🇹🇷🎻 What an unexpected and incredible night at the Mamak Belediyesi Kültür Merkezi in Ankara! I only learned around lunchtime that I would be performing two pieces with a student group. When I arrived, I found out I was a 'special guest' and needed to play some solos, too! I played, yeay! Completely under-dressed, but fueled by music 😅 It felt like the universe wanted to kick off the Balkan and Turkish tango project that I plan to develop startin

I am delighted to share this unique visual experience, set to the powerful music of "Pascui Calul Pe Razoare" ('I Grazed the Horse on the Ridges') . This traditional Romanian dance originates from Banat, the western Danube plain of Romania. It is often performed during Easter celebrations. The dance is energetic and typically performed by men. It is believed to invoke a horse deity, which, according to Romanian mythology, brings good fortune, prosperity, and protection to the

Welcome to one of the most soulful and mesmerizing nights in the London Gypsy Orchestra’s history! We're inviting you to step back to November 2007, at the spectacular Union Chapel. This was more than a concert—it was a truly sacred experience. That night, the hall began in a hush of darkness, and as the music started, the space was gradually illuminated by the flickering light of 200 candles. The entire performance felt like a dream! Dive into this vibrant tapestry of sound,

I feel incredibly honored to be part of this small project with the Bağlama Academy Ankara , focused on reviving an archived piece! Projects with Cenk  are always a perfect blend of exciting, knowledge-filled, and fun —and sometimes, they're wonderfully nerve-wracking! 😂 Case in point: being asked to play a solo after a 1-minute intro into the makam!  That's where the real magic happens. This collaboration is a testament to the thrilling world of Turkish and Balkan music her