Meraki Dúo - Notes from the Living Room (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Three Songs (Arr. for Flute and Guitar by James Girling): No. 1, Bayou Home
02. Three Songs (Arr. for Flute and Guitar by James Girling): No. 2, If you should go
03. Three Songs (Arr. for Flute and Guitar by James Girling): No. 3, Song for the Lonely
04. Songs and Dances of the Islands, Suite No. 2 (Arr. for Flute and Guitar by James Girling): No. 1, Biguine
05. Songs and Dances of the Islands, Suite No. 2 (Arr. for Flute and Guitar by James Girling): No. 2, You know one Joseph Keeba
06. Songs and Dances of the Islands, Suite No. 2 (Arr. for Flute and Guitar by James Girling): No. 3, Kalinda
07. Animal Banter
08. Cinq leçons de solfège (Arr. for Flute and Guitar by James Girling): No 1, Assez vif
09. Cinq leçons de solfège (Arr. for Flute and Guitar by James Girling): No. 2, Très lent
10. Cinq leçons de solfège (Arr. for Flute and Guitar by James Girling): No. 3, Lent
11. Cinq leçons de solfège (Arr. for Flute and Guitar by James Girling): No. 4, Vif
12. Cinq leçons de solfège (Arr. for Flute and Guitar by James Girling): No. 5, Modéré
13. All in Twilight: IV. Slightly fast
14. Toward the Sea (1981 Version for Alto Flute and Guitar): I. The Night
15. Toward the Sea (1981 Version for Alto Flute and Guitar): II. Moby Dick
16. Toward the Sea (1981 Version for Alto Flute and Guitar): III. Cape Cod
17. Four Macedonian Pieces for Alto Flute and Guitar: No. 1, Zajdi, zajdi
18. Four Macedonian Pieces for Alto Flute and Guitar: No. 2, Pajdushka
19. Four Macedonian Pieces for Alto Flute and Guitar: No. 3, Jovka Kumanovka
20. Four Macedonian Pieces for Alto Flute and Guitar: No. 4, Gajdarsko oro (Bagpiper’s Dance)

Notes from the Living Room reflects the distinctive musical world of Meraki Duo, whose repertoire moves freely between classical, folk, jazz and global traditions. Bringing together music from Jamaica, Trinidad, Japan, Macedonia, France, Britain and the USA, flautist Meera Maharaj and guitarist James Girling have built a programme shaped by curiosity, connection and a shared belief in music’s power to communicate across boundaries. At its heart is the intimate partnership of flute and guitar, an instrumental combination whose warmth and versatility invite conversation.

Alongside works written for the duo’s forces are imaginative new arrangements by Girling, expanding the repertoire and revealing fresh colours in music by William Grant Still, Olivier Messiaen and Dominique Le Gendre. The rich sonority of the alto flute adds an additional layer of colour and depth, while in Eleanor Alberga’s exuberant Animal Banterthe duo are joined by double bassist Roberto Carrillo García. From beginning to end, this captivating recording renews our sense of chamber music as direct, immediate communication between players and listeners – shared from one living room to another.