"First things first: My musical focus is on rock music in all its many facets and expressions. That means I also listen to blues, pop, and folk. The deciding factor is always that the music touches my heart and soul. And that brings us right to the EP "With Apfelstrudel and Turkish Coffee." This musical journey along the Danube by "The Magic Violin String Trio" touches my heart and soul and is a must-hear for music lovers of every stripe.

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The songs are recorded without technical tricks. You get the feeling the band is playing right next to you. I was captivated from the very first note. The reason is simply the honesty behind these songs, behind these interpretations. Every note is grounded and serves not self-promotion, but purely the music. Bandleader Gundula Gruen on violin and vocals, guitarist Jeremy Halliwell, and Fraser Parry on cello have internalized the music of the cultures along the Danube and brilliantly understand how to convey a positive zest for life together.

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Not only the opener "Dunăreanca" and "Káde Shukár" exude pure joie de vivre. The three musicians' close harmony singing is consistently convincing and invites you to sing along (recommended track: "Oj j Ružice Rumena: Oh ruddy little red rose"). However, language skills are necessary, as the trio sings in the respective national languages and dialects. Things become thoughtful and moving with the "Hungarian Funeral March." And as the final song, the instrumental "Nihaven Sigan" once again demonstrates the musical class of "The Magic Violin String Trio." The passion that the trio puts into their music is also visible in the booklet. Designed with great dedication, it offers a wealth of information."