Essential for the melodic and harmonic complexity of lăutărească .
Their repertoire is the result of intensive research and collecting "old music" from rural areas, aiming to present it with the technical finesse implied by their name ("Silk Lăutari"). Career Highlights & Projects
Led by Simion Bogdan-Mihai, one of the last professional cobza players in Romania, the group utilizes this traditional lute-like instrument to ground their sound in 18th and 19th-century aesthetics. Lautarii De Matase
is a renowned Romanian ensemble ( taraf ) dedicated to the preservation and performance of authentic lăutărească music, primarily known for their ongoing collaboration with ethnomusicologist and musician Simion Bogdan-Mihai . Core Mission & Style
They are known for conceptual shows like "Căi ferate încrucișate" and their extensive 2025 national tours, which aim to tell stories through music. Musical Composition Essential for the melodic and harmonic complexity of
They frequently perform at prestigious venues such as the Sala Palatului and Palatul Bragadiru .
Providing the rhythmic foundation characteristic of old-world Romanian taverns. is a renowned Romanian ensemble ( taraf )
The taraf typically includes a blend of traditional string and wind instruments, such as: Played by Simion Bogdan-Mihai.
