DeutschOpoponax
Opoponax refers to a kind of gum resin (natural substance that is a mixture of water-soluble gum and alcohol-soluble resin) obtained from a plant called πάνακες (Panaces, Panakes, Panax or Panacea), traditionally considered to have medicinal properties. Pliny (Historia Naturalis) and Dioscorides (De Materia Medica) described various kinds of Panaces with uncertain identifications.Read more
Petitgrain
Petitgrain is an essential oil that is extracted from the leaves and green twigs of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium ssp. amara) via steam distillation. It is also known as petitgrain bigarade. Its main regions of production are Paraguay and France, with the former’s product being of higher odour tenacity. Read more
Peumus boldus
Peumus boldus, the only species in the genus Peumus, is commonly known as boldo (from the Mapudungun name foḻo). This tree of the family Monimiaceae is natively endemic to the central region of Chile, occurring from 33° to 40° southern latitude. Boldo has also been introduced to Europe and North Africa, though it is not often seen outside botanical gardens. Read more
Picea (spruce)
A spruce is a tree of the genus Picea a genus of about 35 species of coniferous evergreen trees in the family Pinaceae, found in the northern temperate and boreal (taiga) regions of the Earth. Spruces are large trees, from about 20–60 m tall when mature, and have whorled branches and conical form. Read more
Salvia rosmarinus (rosemary)
Salvia rosmarinus, commonly known as rosemary, is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. Until 2017, it was known by the scientific name Rosmarinus officinalis, now a synonym. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, which includes many other herbs. The name "rosemary" derives from Latin ros marinus ("dew of the sea"). Read more
Sandalwood
Sandalwood is a class of woods from trees in the genus Santalum. The woods are heavy, yellow, and fine-grained, and, unlike many other aromatic woods, they retain their fragrance for decades. Sandalwood oil is extracted from the woods for use. Both the wood and the oil produce a distinctive fragrance that has been highly valued for centuries.Read more
Sweet Grass
Hierochloe odorata or Anthoxanthum nitens (commonly known as sweet grass, manna grass, Mary’s grass or vanilla grass, and as holy grass in the UK, is an aromatic herb native to northern Eurasia and North America. It is a sacred grass of the indigenous peoples of Canada and the United States. It is used as a smudge, in herbal medicine and in the production of distilled beverages. It owes its distinctive sweet scent to the presence of coumarin.
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The Incense of Music No. 8 - Atzakas, Chisholm, Fotinaki
A Multisensory Concert - 22. August 2016, 11:00 p.m. Hayden Chisholm: sax, sruti box, voice – Thimios Atzakas, oud – Katerina Fotinaki: voice, guitar, loops – Fabio Dondero: Incense burning – Boswellia Sacra (Oman), Juniperus communis (Germany) and Elemi (Philippines) – Arches of Aghios Dimitrios, Agios Lavrentios, Greece, during Music Village Festival - http://www.music-village.gr/en/concerts-eventsRead more
The Incense of Music No. 7 - Shilkloper
A Multisensory Concert -16. December 2015, 7:30 p.m. Arkady Shilkloper: French Horn, Fluegelhorn, Alphorn, Didgeridoo – Fabio Dondero: Incense burning – Birch (betula) (Russia) and Juniperus communis (Germany) – Circle 1 Berlin – Platform for Art and Culture Mittenwalderstrasse 47 10961 Berlin Kreuzberg http://circle1berlin.com/Read more
The Incense of Music No. 6 - Duo Aletchko
A Multisensory Concert – 4th December 2015 – 7:00 p.m.- Duo Aletchko - Alexey Kochetkov: Violin; Christian Varas: Guitar - Fabio Dondero: Incense burning - Copal (Mexiko, Peru) and Labdanum (Spain) – Circle 1 Berlin – Platform for Art and Culture Mittenwalderstrasse 47 10961 Berlin Kreuzberg http://circle1berlin.com/Read more
The Incense of Music No. 5 - Köther, Buccella, Tvedegaard Heim
A Multisensory Concert -14th November 2015, 7:30 p.m. ANITRA – Trio: Moritz Köther/ Anatole Buccella/ Felix Tvedegaard Heim – Fabio Dondero: Incense burning – Lavandula angustifolia (Italy) and Boswelia rivae (Ethiopia) – Circle 1 Berlin – Platform for Art and Culture Mittenwalderstrasse 47 10961 Berlin Kreuzberg http://circle1berlin.com/Read more
The Incense of Music No. 4 - Chisholm, Filippou
A Multisensory Concert - 6th October 2015, 8 p.m. Hayden Chisholm: Saxophone, Shruti Box; Evi Filippou: vibraphone, percussion - Fabio Dondero: Incense burning – Agathis Australis (New Zealand) and Mediterranean Cypress (Greece) - Circle 1 Berlin – Platform for Art and Culture Mittenwalderstrasse 47 10961 Berlin Kreuzberg http://circle1berlin.com/Read more
The Incense of Music No. 3 - Iamblichi, Max de Winter
A Multisensory Concert - 15th September 2015, 8 p.m. Iamblichi meets Max de Winter. Daniel Flores and Mateo Marin: live electronics - Fabio Dondero: Incense burning - Laurus nobilis (Italy) + Oud (India) - Circle 1 Berlin – Platform for Art and Culture Mittenwalderstrasse 47 10961 Berlin Kreuzberg http://circle1berlin.com/
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The Incense of Music No. 2 - Hilaneh
A Multisensory Concert - 4th July 2015, 9 p.m. Nabil Hilaneh: Oud Fabio Dondero: Incense burning - Sandarac (Tetraclinis articulata) (Morocco) + Cedrus deodara (Nepal) - Circle 1 Berlin – Platform for Art and Culture - Mittenwalderstrasse 47 10961 Berlin Kreuzberg http://circle1berlin.com/Read more
The Incense of Music No. 1 - Wiesmaier
A Multisensory Concert at Circle1 – 5th June 2015 7 p.m.
Fabio Dondero - Incense burning: Artemisia Vulgaris (Hungary) + Boswellia Sacra (Oman) Maria Magdalena Wiesmaier - Violoncello/ Campanula - Music: Johann Sebastian Bach, Marin Marais, Improvisation Circle 1 Berlin – Platform for Art and Culture, Mittenwalderstrasse 47, 10961 Berlin Kreuzberg http://circle1berlin.com
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