"Extraordinary. A magical atmosphere from the first note!"
ANIMO two: “This is a joyous and captivating album.”
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.
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. Our most ambitious project started in 2019 with the commmission of 11 new compositions by international composers.
Recently, ANIMO were signed by PARMA records who produced our 'ANIMO two' album on the Ravello records label. We are thrilled to see that our album was loved by our audiences and in particular by Alex Rainieri on 'LOUD MOUTH'
"This is a joyous and captivating album. The featured works are uplifting, inviting and well-crafted. The performances by Animo Duo are excellent, and the many commissioned works on the album embody a significant contribution to the expansion of the repertory of flute/piano duo works."
"It was a wonderful evening and I was completely bowled over by your talent and passion for the composers you celebrated."
EL
"Thank you for an amazing evening. You have transported me to a place where today and its problems do not exist. "
B
"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
"Thank you- a true privilege to share your special evening. "
D
"The evening was amazing! Your music was like nothing that I’ve ever heard before and I really did feel like I was transported to a different space when I was listening to some of your pieces."
JT
"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
"What a wonderful sound! I closed my eyes and took it all in. Just beautiful! "
KF
"Yanna and Sarah, thank you for the VIP invitation to a fantastic evening. We thoroughly enjoyed all of it."
J&A
"Beautiful, this is the start of something so exciting! I am so pleased for your both. Salt of the earth blew my socks off!"
SA
From the blog
ANIMO two gets a review!
24th August 2023
So excited to see a review of our album 'ANIMO two' being published online by LOUD MOUTH, written by the pianist and artistic director of the Brisbane Music Festival, Alex Rainieri.
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