CARPATHIAN TALES
a recording project
by violinist Lelie Cristea

About the project

Carpathian Tales is a musical dedication to Romania’s beauty, telling the story of its country, nature, and culture in a way that has never been attempted before. Unique and new recordings as well as inspiring arrangements are part of this unique project. What began with a vision to explore her roots and shine a light on Romania’s unique music and culture, led the young German-Romanian violinist Lelie Cristea on a two-year journey to previously undiscovered musical beauties.

Artists involved
Music involved

George Enescu

  • Violin Sonata No. 3
  • Ménétrier, Impressions d’Enfance
  • Ballade

Dumitru Bughici

  • Suite in Romanian Style

Mircea Chiriac

  • Serenade

Angheluș Dinicu

  • Ciocărlia

Ionel Cristea

  • Etude Caprice 1 & 8

Ion Scarlatescu

  • Bagatelle

Jo Knümann

  • Rumänisch

Ciprian Porumbescu

  • Balada

Grigoraș Dinicu

  • Hora Mărțișorului

Romanian Compositions Music that inspires

I was well aware that Romania must have many more compositions to offer. I had just never come into touch with them before. That’s why I set out on a search, hoping to find works on my journey that would be equal in beauty and character to the works of Enescu and Porumbescu. But the musical treasures I eventually found surprised even me and exceeded my expectations by far. What attracts me almost magically to this music is the emotional depth of composition. It is up to the performer and, of course, up to the listener to completely immerse themselves in these works.

Album will be released in 2025

The album will be availabe on all major streaming platforms, however if you wish to get a signed CD, make sure to pre-order your copy with the options below.

Order your CD NOW

The album will be availabe on all major streaming platforms, however if you wish to get a signed copy (CD), make sure to order with the options below.

CD Carpathian Tales by Lelie Cristea

Limited

Edition
60
  • Signed CD
  • Extra CD by Lelie
  • Signed Book
Limited
  • Signed Copy
  • Additonal CD by Lelie Cristea
  • Book ‚Cuejdel – A Tale from the Carpathian Wilderness‘ by the award-winning photographer Gheorghe Popa.
Gheorge Popa Book

Signature

Edition
20
  • Signed CD
  • Signed Copy

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