Gheorghe Zamfir is a Romanian composer, interpreter, and poet. He was born … Read Full Bio ↴Gheorghe Zamfir is a Romanian composer, interpreter, and poet. He was born in Gaiesti on the 6th of April in 1941. Attracted to music, he entered the Gaiesti Music School, hoping to study the accordion. Instead, he was assigned to a pan flute class where he promptly demonstrated an extraordinary ability with the instrument. In 1955 Gheorghe entered the Music School in Bucharest (the Musical High School "Dinu Lipatti today) in the class of Fanica Luca. In 1959 Gheorghe received the First Prize in a national contest. The same year, he recorded his first songs, personal compositions in a popular style with the Folkloric Orchestra of the Romanian Radio Broadcasting Corporation. Another important prize is the one from Levadia, Greece. After high school graduation in 1961, Gheorghe entered the Ciprian Porumbescu Conservatory in Bucharest. He graduated the Pedagogy section in 1966, and choir conducting with Professor D.D. Botez, as well as orchestra conducting with Iosif Conta, in 1968
In 1966 he was hired as a director of the ensemble Ciocarlia, having under his baton 300 artists , including the symphonic orchestra, the ballet ensemble, the folkloric orchestra and the soloists. In 1966 Zamfir released his first Electrecord disc, deemed his most popular authentic compositions. The famous songs Doina de Jale and "Doina ca de la Visina were included. In 1968 Gheorghe released his second disc. Between 1968 and 1970 he went on his first tour in the Federal Germany, Switzerland, URSS, China; bringing him acclaim from critics and public alike.
Gheorghe left the Ciocarlia ensemble in 1969. In 1970 he forms the traditional concert group Taraf, obtaining amazing success in Paris at Vieux Colombier in 45 recitals, playing for the first time the 4 pan flutes soprano, alto, tenor, and bass that he invented in 1968. Introducing the pan flute in all the musical styles, beginning a world sound revolution, he got spectacular comments from the greatest musicians of that time, including Sergiu Celibidache, Hanz Hollinger, Maurice Bourg, Henri Dutilleux, Pierre Boulez and others.
In 1972 creates the Pan flute-organ style, introducing new repertoires and ways of interpreting. In 1974 composes the first "Mass for the Peace" for pan flute, choir, organ and orchestra, recorded in Bucharest with the Radio Orchestra and the Madrigal choir -lead by Marin Constantin, under the baton of Paul Popescu.
In 1976, his single "Ete d'amour" becomes one of the hits of the year. In one of the tours he meets the German composer and conductor James Last, with whom Zamfir collaborated for the " Lonely Shepherd ", his second European hit. He has tours in USA at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center, Australia, New Zeeland, Japan, Canada, South Africa, Scandinavia, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Austria. He gets over 90 gold and platinum disks , 4 golden discs in South Africa, 4 platinum discs in New Zeeland, 4 golden discs in Australia.
In 1981 his discs are released on the American market. Until 1985 they were sold in millions of copies in USA and Canada. In USA he gets 2 golden discs, unique event for an European artist, and in Canada, through all 5 millions of sold discs he beats all the records.
In France, Germany, Austria and Belgium, Zamfir receives titles and medals, gold and platinum discs, the Order for Cultural Merit of France, the title of officer and cavalier of France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
In 1982 he creates the first rhapsody and the first concert for pan flute that he records for Philips with the Monte Carlo Philharmonic, under the baton of Lawrence Foster. In 1984 he creates the first quintet for pan flute and string quartet called "The Poplars Quintet", that he sang with the "Oxford Quartet" in Toronto in a live radio broadcasting; he composes several chamber works that he performed with the famous quartet "Enescu" in France and Germany.
In 1986 he records his first disc with baroque repertoire, among which the Double Concert in B minor for violin and oboe by J.S.Bach with British Chamber Orchestra.
Between 1988-1990 he is received for three times at the Vatican, being the first musician that sang during the private mass of the pope John Paul the second, receiving the Vatican Medal and twice the diploma of "Don Bosco" University in Rome. He receives twice the gold medal of the French Academy Association "Art-Science and Letters" of France, twice the Prize of "Charles Cros"Academy, "The Golden Sagittarius" in Italy, gold discs in Switzerland and Germany. He goes on tours in Latin America (in Columbia receives the Commander's order from the President ) in Ecuador and Venezuela he is invited for a great advertising campaign for a film using one of his own musical themes. He collaborated at the recording of the music of "Picnic at Hainging Rock", "Once upon a time in America" and "Karate Kid", in Australia, in Italy and Hollywood by the Paramount Company.
After 1990 he returns in Romania and continues his concerts and tours in France, Switzerland, and especially in Turkey where he is declared the most popular composer and artist of the XXth century. Author of over 300 works in the folkloric, chamber, choral, vocal, instrumental and symphonic style, Gheorghe Zamfir has a rich activity as a professor at the National University of Music in Bucharest, where it was created the first pan flute section in the world; he continues to give concerts on the most prestigious stages with symphonic and chamber orchestras, in recitals with piano and organ, achieving the status of one of the greatest musicians of the world, and for sure the most complex Romanian artist alive.
After nearly a decade-long absence, Romanian pan flute virtuoso Gheorghe Zamfir returned to Canada in January 2006 for a seven-city tour with TRAFFIC STRINGS quintet . The program included a world premiere: Vivaldi's Four Seasons for PanFlute and string quintet arranged by Lucian Moraru, jazz standards, and well-known favourites. This Master piece was soon after the subject to an album, released by SonArt Records in may 2006.
The repertoire of G.Zamfir is one of the most varied. He contains from baroque and classic composers like Bach, Corelli, Vivaldi, Telemann, Schubert, Schumann, Puccini, to contemporary known composers like Lennon, McCartney, Billy Joel and Elton John. We must also remember his own compositions, beginning with concerts for orchestra and pan flute, to simple songs reflecting the Romanian popular tradition:
- "Gloria", 1975
- "The breath of time", 1974
- "Colors of autumn"
- "Romantic Impression"(for pan flute and piano), 1988
- "Homage to J.S. Bach" (recorded for Philips with the pianist Georges Reboul, Paris, 1973)
- "Green Waltz"
- "Black Waltz"
- "Lyric Symphony"
Gheorghe Zamfir also published 3 volumes of poetry, 2 volumes of essays, an autobiographical book and had 4 painting exhibitions in the country and abroad. He is also involved in the actions of a foundation having his name, and who serves generous humanitarian and cultural purposes.
In 1966 he was hired as a director of the ensemble Ciocarlia, having under his baton 300 artists , including the symphonic orchestra, the ballet ensemble, the folkloric orchestra and the soloists. In 1966 Zamfir released his first Electrecord disc, deemed his most popular authentic compositions. The famous songs Doina de Jale and "Doina ca de la Visina were included. In 1968 Gheorghe released his second disc. Between 1968 and 1970 he went on his first tour in the Federal Germany, Switzerland, URSS, China; bringing him acclaim from critics and public alike.
Gheorghe left the Ciocarlia ensemble in 1969. In 1970 he forms the traditional concert group Taraf, obtaining amazing success in Paris at Vieux Colombier in 45 recitals, playing for the first time the 4 pan flutes soprano, alto, tenor, and bass that he invented in 1968. Introducing the pan flute in all the musical styles, beginning a world sound revolution, he got spectacular comments from the greatest musicians of that time, including Sergiu Celibidache, Hanz Hollinger, Maurice Bourg, Henri Dutilleux, Pierre Boulez and others.
In 1972 creates the Pan flute-organ style, introducing new repertoires and ways of interpreting. In 1974 composes the first "Mass for the Peace" for pan flute, choir, organ and orchestra, recorded in Bucharest with the Radio Orchestra and the Madrigal choir -lead by Marin Constantin, under the baton of Paul Popescu.
In 1976, his single "Ete d'amour" becomes one of the hits of the year. In one of the tours he meets the German composer and conductor James Last, with whom Zamfir collaborated for the " Lonely Shepherd ", his second European hit. He has tours in USA at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center, Australia, New Zeeland, Japan, Canada, South Africa, Scandinavia, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Austria. He gets over 90 gold and platinum disks , 4 golden discs in South Africa, 4 platinum discs in New Zeeland, 4 golden discs in Australia.
In 1981 his discs are released on the American market. Until 1985 they were sold in millions of copies in USA and Canada. In USA he gets 2 golden discs, unique event for an European artist, and in Canada, through all 5 millions of sold discs he beats all the records.
In France, Germany, Austria and Belgium, Zamfir receives titles and medals, gold and platinum discs, the Order for Cultural Merit of France, the title of officer and cavalier of France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
In 1982 he creates the first rhapsody and the first concert for pan flute that he records for Philips with the Monte Carlo Philharmonic, under the baton of Lawrence Foster. In 1984 he creates the first quintet for pan flute and string quartet called "The Poplars Quintet", that he sang with the "Oxford Quartet" in Toronto in a live radio broadcasting; he composes several chamber works that he performed with the famous quartet "Enescu" in France and Germany.
In 1986 he records his first disc with baroque repertoire, among which the Double Concert in B minor for violin and oboe by J.S.Bach with British Chamber Orchestra.
Between 1988-1990 he is received for three times at the Vatican, being the first musician that sang during the private mass of the pope John Paul the second, receiving the Vatican Medal and twice the diploma of "Don Bosco" University in Rome. He receives twice the gold medal of the French Academy Association "Art-Science and Letters" of France, twice the Prize of "Charles Cros"Academy, "The Golden Sagittarius" in Italy, gold discs in Switzerland and Germany. He goes on tours in Latin America (in Columbia receives the Commander's order from the President ) in Ecuador and Venezuela he is invited for a great advertising campaign for a film using one of his own musical themes. He collaborated at the recording of the music of "Picnic at Hainging Rock", "Once upon a time in America" and "Karate Kid", in Australia, in Italy and Hollywood by the Paramount Company.
After 1990 he returns in Romania and continues his concerts and tours in France, Switzerland, and especially in Turkey where he is declared the most popular composer and artist of the XXth century. Author of over 300 works in the folkloric, chamber, choral, vocal, instrumental and symphonic style, Gheorghe Zamfir has a rich activity as a professor at the National University of Music in Bucharest, where it was created the first pan flute section in the world; he continues to give concerts on the most prestigious stages with symphonic and chamber orchestras, in recitals with piano and organ, achieving the status of one of the greatest musicians of the world, and for sure the most complex Romanian artist alive.
After nearly a decade-long absence, Romanian pan flute virtuoso Gheorghe Zamfir returned to Canada in January 2006 for a seven-city tour with TRAFFIC STRINGS quintet . The program included a world premiere: Vivaldi's Four Seasons for PanFlute and string quintet arranged by Lucian Moraru, jazz standards, and well-known favourites. This Master piece was soon after the subject to an album, released by SonArt Records in may 2006.
The repertoire of G.Zamfir is one of the most varied. He contains from baroque and classic composers like Bach, Corelli, Vivaldi, Telemann, Schubert, Schumann, Puccini, to contemporary known composers like Lennon, McCartney, Billy Joel and Elton John. We must also remember his own compositions, beginning with concerts for orchestra and pan flute, to simple songs reflecting the Romanian popular tradition:
- "Gloria", 1975
- "The breath of time", 1974
- "Colors of autumn"
- "Romantic Impression"(for pan flute and piano), 1988
- "Homage to J.S. Bach" (recorded for Philips with the pianist Georges Reboul, Paris, 1973)
- "Green Waltz"
- "Black Waltz"
- "Lyric Symphony"
Gheorghe Zamfir also published 3 volumes of poetry, 2 volumes of essays, an autobiographical book and had 4 painting exhibitions in the country and abroad. He is also involved in the actions of a foundation having his name, and who serves generous humanitarian and cultural purposes.
Midnight Blue
Gheorghe Zamfir Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Midnight Blue' by these artists:
- Alkaline Trio And it came Just like the rising sun The shame of everything…
ab6ix Yeah, moonlight, starlight This vibe and this night uh (AB6I…
Alkaline Trio And it came Just like the rising sun The shame of everythi…
B.I 너무 일찍 커버린 우리는 쉽게 금이 가는 마음을 가졌죠 희생…
Barbara Jones Whatever it is, It'll keep till the morning Haven't we both …
Battle of Britain Memorial Fresh and sinless… a new blood was born Loud… noisy… Fresh…
Beggars & Thieves 11:59 On a blue Sunday evening Another lazy weekend's gone b…
Ben Holland I've been walking All alone at night I find my…
Buddy Clark & Dick McDonough & His Orchestra Daddy, Daddy, please come back to me! Daddy, Daddy, please…
Chris Rea I got my money I got it here in my hand OK…
Christian Colombier and his Orchestra Daddy, Daddy, please come back to me! Daddy, Daddy, please…
Clarence Bucaro I AM DRIVING TONIGHT DOWN THE COASTLINE LOOKING FOR A PLACE …
count basie & his orchestra Daddy, Daddy, please come back to me! Daddy, Daddy, please…
Dan Gibson Come to me now Be careful what you say Don't make a…
Datuk Sharifah Aini Whatever it is it will keep til the morning Haven't we…
David Coverdale In the cold light of the morning I watch the sunrise…
Dick McDonough & His Orchestra Daddy, Daddy, please come back to me! Daddy, Daddy, please…
Dirty Art Club Planet Earth, about to be recycled, Your only chance to evac…
Dolf Van der Linden and His Orchestra Daddy, Daddy, please come back to me! Daddy, Daddy, please…
Electric Light Orchestra I see the lonely road that leads so far away, I…
Eli Smart Me and midnight blue I wish that midnight blue Would stay aw…
Eva Carboni Lost in this world Such a lonely place All that is left Is…
Foreigner I ain't got no regrets I and I ain't losin' track…
GoGang Take it easy It's too fast We're rushing to the end I…
Gramm Lou I ain't got no regrets I and I ain't losin' track…
Henry "Red" Allen & His Orchestra Daddy, Daddy, please come back to me! Daddy, Daddy, please…
Jeff Healey Midnight blue That was the color scheme When I met you And s…
Jonah Carden Crimson red And tangerine Tungsten silver And olive green W…
Kenny Burrell Crippler Miscellaneous blue on black featuring kenny wayne s…
KISSME QUICK 抱きしめて MIDNIGHT BLUE 今夜０時のバスに乗ったら MIDNIGHT B…
Lou Gramm I ain't got no regrets I and I ain't losin' track…
Louise Tucker Midnight blue - so lonely without you. Dreams fed by the…
Louise Tucker & Charlie Skarbek Midnight blue so lonely without you Dreams fed by the memori…
Loveless Death Scene On the floor Everybody listening, on the floor Tell me why y…
Manchester Melissa Whatever it is, it'll keep till the morning Haven't we both…
Maria Haukaas Storeng I wait for you with no intention to Stir you mind…
Megumi Hayashibara 傷つき 心が 怖さを 覚えてく 切なき 心が 何かに もたれてく 強さは 全てを 包み込んだ 砦 優しさ 涙を 知らず…
Megumi Hayashibara - Topic 傷つき 心が怖さを覚えてく 切なき 心が何かにもたれてく 強さは 全てを包み込んだ砦 優しさ 涙を知らずに語れない To…
Melissa Manchester Whatever it is, it'll keep till the morning Haven't we both…
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra Daddy, Daddy, please come back to me! Daddy, Daddy, please…
Ofln - Gideon Can you feel it pulling you closer Closer to the end A…
Puma Blue I was always afraid To make you stay But now my love…
Richard Himber and his Orchestra Daddy, Daddy, please come back to me! Daddy, Daddy, please…
S.I.D-Sound 너무 일찍 커버린 우리는 쉽게 금이 가는 마음을 가졌죠 희생…
Sam O.B. I been thinking That last night I was really trippin To conf…
Sangatsu no Phantasia 深く深く沈んでゆく 青い青い夜のなかで まぶたの裏まどろみながらあなたの海にもぐる 真夜中の部屋のすみ 月が夜を動かす…
Seals & Crofts (lyrics by James Seals; music by James Seals and Dash…
Shirley Bassey Whatever it is, it'll keep 'til the morning. Haven't we…
Tanz-Orchestra I see the lonely road that leads so far away, I…
The Chancy Michael Group Whatever it is, it'll keep till the morning Haven't we both…
The Maguas I walk to you with a casual design, but cautious…
Vanessa Williams Whatever it is, it'll keep till morning Haven't we both got…
林原めぐみ 作詞：有森聡美／作曲：佐藤英敏／編曲：五島翔／ 傷つき 心が怖さを覚えてく 切なき 心が何かにもたれてく 強さは 全て…
林原めぐみ [Hayashibara Megumi] 傷つき 心が怖さを覚えてく 切なき 心が何かにもたれてく 強さは 全てを包み込んだ砦 優しさ 涙を知らずに語れない To…
相川七瀬 静寂をかき消すように 鳴り響く気まぐれなコール 幾度となく暗闇をさまよう 冷えた髪 あふれる涙 心がこんなに凍えても あ…
시드 사운드 (S.I.D-Sound) 너무 일찍 커버린 우리는 쉽게 금이 가는 마음을 가졌죠 희생…
에이비식스 Yeah, moonlight, starlight This vibe and this night uh (AB6I…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Gheorghe Zamfir:
Annie's Song You fill up my senses like a night in a…
Ave Maria Ave Maria Gratia plena Maria Gratia plena Maria Gratia …
Can't Fight The Moonlight Under a lovers' sky Gonna be with you And no one's gonna…
Danny Boy Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen…
Don't Cry For Me Argentina It won't be easy, you'll think it strange When I try…
Elsha I hear your heart beat, To the beat of the drums Oh…
Everything I Do Look into my eyes You will see What you mean to me Search…
I W ill Always Love You If I should stay Well, I would only be in your…
Le Chant D'Evita It won't be easy, you'll think it strange When I try…
Little Drummer Boy Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum Our newborn King…
Maria Ave Maria Gratia plena Maria Gratia plena Maria Gratia …
My Heart Will Go On Every night in my dreams I see you, I feel you, That…
Smile The shadow of your smile When you have gone Will color all…
Solitude In my solitude You haunt me With dreadful ease Of days gone …
Somewhere Somewhere, my love there will be songs to sing Although the…
Spanish Eyes Blue Spanish eyes Teardrops are falling from your Spanish ey…
The Lonely Shepherd Cassidy David Didn't You Use To Be David Cassidy For All T…
The Shadow Of Your Smile The shadow of your smile When you have gone Will color all…
Torn Between Two Lovers There are times when a woman has to say what′s…
Tous les visages de l'amour Toi, par tes mille et un attraits Je ne sais jamais…
White Christmas I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I…
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Singurul "ţigan", cum îl numesc unii, care a cântat cu Andre Rieu sau care a impresionant prin cântecul de la noi. Este român şi îl iubim pentru tot ce a făcut şi încă face. O minunaţie de om!