The life of the Greco-Armenian philosopher, mystic, writer, composer and choreographer Georges Ivanov Gurdjieff (1877-1949) is surrounded by a haze of mystery. This son of a Greek troubadour was born near the Russo-Persian border and sought spiritual and esoteric knowledge from an early age. During travels through Central Asia and Africa he absorbed numerous spiritual melodies and sacred dances. He
… discovered that dance and ritual movements have a profound effect on the human condition and stimulate alertness and awareness, among other things. In his educational method The Harmonious Development of Man therefore spiritual dances occupied a large place. The goal was to create a balance between body, feeling and mind with attention and dedication. Gurdjieff founded an institute near Paris and in America where students worked on their inner development through a Spartan way of life. A prominent student was the Russian composer Thomas de Hartmann. With his help Gurdjieff composed the oriental music on which the sacred dances were performed. Thanks to researcher and producer Gert-Jan Blom, Gurdfjieff / de Hartmanns orchestral music from the period 1923-1924 is published for the first time. The 255-page book Oriental Suite, which accompanies the four CDs, contains beautiful photo material and many historical documents. (SvdP) With his help Gurdjieff composed the oriental music on which the sacred dances were performed. Thanks to researcher and producer Gert-Jan Blom, Gurdfjieff / de Hartmanns orchestral music from the period 1923-1924 is published for the first time. The 255-page book Oriental Suite, which accompanies the four CDs, contains beautiful photo material and many historical documents. (SvdP) With his help Gurdjieff composed the oriental music on which the sacred dances were performed. Thanks to researcher and producer Gert-Jan Blom, Gurdfjieff / de Hartmanns orchestral music from the period 1923-1924 is published for the first time. The 255-page book Oriental Suite, which accompanies the four CDs, contains beautiful photo material and many historical documents. (SvdP)more
