An excellent musician with great knowledge of the music of the Neamt area of Moldavia. In the years before WW II, many Klezmer musicians lived and played in this region, as well as other parts of Moldavia, thus some connections may be evident. Botofei is a very tasteful musician and was particularly lucky in being aided by the services of the conductor, George Sirbu, director of the Folk Ensemble of Suceava in Northern Moldavia. Remaining close to the folk style, Sirbu creates supporting backgrounds that highlight the roots of the pieces.
Corageasca
Jocul Ursului
Doina Miresei
Taraneasca de la Vaduri
Jumatate do Joc
Sirba pe batute
Doina Haidueasca
Cintec de Nunta
Ciobanasul
Corageasca pe trei
Sirba de la Podoleni
Hora batrineasca de la Dochia
Caiutii
Balada Moldoveneasca
Batuta de la Jugani
Hora de mina din Borca
Doina
Hora de mina de la Tibucani
Sirba din Pipirig
Robert Garfias
Department of Anthropology
UCI