Published 2024, Zephyrus Records. 12 Compositions in Greek and Romanian style with guest musicians Andriana Achitzanova (vocal, ney) and Muhittin Kemal (Kanun).

Published 2024, Zephyrus Records. 12 Compositions in Greek and Romanian style with guest musicians Andriana Achitzanova (vocal, ney) and Muhittin Kemal (Kanun).

11 of my compositions, in which Halva explores the sounds and styles of the music of Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and the Middle East. Absolutely virtuosic playing meets innovative yet traditional composition.

11 of my compositions, in which Halva explores the sounds and styles of the music of Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and the Middle East. Absolutely virtuosic playing meets innovative yet traditional composition.

You get the audio files in mp3 format, with graphics to integrate in your mp3 player of choice.

Een set van tien stukken geschreven door mijzelf en twee door Ilya Schneyveys. Het is een experiment met de combinatie van modaal en tonaal denken binnen het klezmeridioom. Je zult het geweldig vinden!

A set of ten pieces written by myself, and two by Ilya Schneyveys. It is an experiment with the combination of modal and tonal thinking inside the klezmer idiom. You will love it!

You get the audio files in mp3 format, with graphics to integrate in your mp3 player of choice.

Available in C or in Bb, the Halva Scorebook contains 23 original compositions by Nicolaas Cottenie, going from easy to challenging, and will invite you to explore the rich and exciting world of Eastern European and Jewish music. This book contains all of the repertoire recorded on the two Halva CD’s. You get a download code for the pdf’s in C, Bb, Eb and F-clef.

The Halva Scorebook contains 23 original compositions by Nicolaas Cottenie, going from easy to challenging, and will invite you to explore the rich and exciting world of Eastern European and Jewish music. This book contains all of the repertoire recorded on the two Halva CD’s. Download the scorebook in one version: C, Bb, Eb or in F-clef. Please note: if you buy the paper version, you get a download code for all pdf versions (C, Bb, Eb, F)!

You get the three Halva albums, “Musafir”, “The Sweetest Klezmer Orchestra” and “Dinner in Sofia”, plus the Halva Scorebook in C or in Bb (containing download code for the versions in C, Bb, Eb and F).