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Most of you might know Persephone as the godess of the
dead, a character from the greek myth and wife of Hades, ruler of the
underworld. In present time PERSEPHONE are a band around Sonja
Kraushofer and Martin Höfert. In 2000 PERSEPHONE was formed and
released their debut album in January 2001 ('Home'). It was followed by
an EP-release called 'Still...' one year later. The band took their time
to raise a conceptual work regarding the mythological character Persephone
which meant to release two records within one year, connected by a tour playing
one concert per month only. 'Atma Gyan' (eternal light) was released in
spring 2004 - the time when the godess arrives in the world of the living. In
winter 2004 - when she has to go back into the shadows - 'Mera Sangeet Kho
Gaya' (my music is gone) reflected the experiences the goddess had made
within the time she was on earth, taking her desparation down into the
underworld.
In winter 2007 the band released their fourth album
called 'Letters to a Stranger'. It follows a completely different
thought which has nothing to do with greek myth but nevertheless means another
record with songs full of despair, unfulfilled desires and lost hopes. After
playing a concert in 2006 with orchestra already, PERSEPHONE worked
together with the Philharmonic Chamber-Orchestra of Wernigerode again. It adds
a highly romantic depth to the songs and goes along in perfect harmony with the
beautiful lyrics.
When playing a concert, PERSEPHONE perform
strictly acoustical. They are thereby supported by Holger Wilhelmi (Cello),
Johannes Kramer (Cello), Franz Heinrich Lirsch (Doublebass), Benedikt Kuhn
(Piano) and Tim Warweg (Percussions). The athmosphere of their concerts is
always borne by a strong theatrical aspect within Sonjas breathtaking voice and
a musically accurate performance of "her men".
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 www.persephone-home.de
myspace.com/persephonehome
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Sonja Kraushofer - vocals
Martin
Hoefert - cello
Holger Wilhelmi - cello
Johannes Kramer - cello
Franz Heinrich Lirsch -
doublebass
Benedikt Kuhn - piano
Tim Warweg
and
John Abdelsayed - percussions
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„Home“
„Atma Gyan“
„Mera Sangeet Kho Gaya“
„Letters to a Stranger“
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