The Ayoub Sisters ( Piano, Cello and Violin)

This Duo,The Ayoub Sisters have brought classical performance into the 21st century, utilizing loop station technology that allowed them to swap instruments while playing live. Sarah and Laura Ayoub were born three years apart to Egyptian parents and raised in Milngavie, a commuter town just outside Glasgow, Scotland. They grew up with classical music, regularly attending performances of the RSO with their parents. Sarah trained in cello and piano at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Laura in violin and piano at the Royal College of Music in London. In 2014, they came first in the nationwide music competition The Big Music Project, winning a chance to perform at the Royal Albert Hall for Classic FM. In 2016 they performed at the BRIT Awards and on the back of this, and their triumphant Royal Albert Hall performance, they were signed by Decca. This debut album was recorded at Abbey Road with the Royal Harmonic. It debuted at number one on the U.K. classical chart. It is a lovely arrangement, it consisting of a few classical favourites alongside traditional melodies from Scotland and the Middle East, and classicized versions of pop songs. The sisters promoted this album with a tour supporting choirmaster Gareth Malone.

Release Date: 22nd Sept 2017

Track Listings:

• 1 Melodies from Scotland
• 2 Billie Jean
• 3 Uptown Funk
• 4 Misirlou/Ah Ya Zein
• 5 Pie Jesu
• 6 Call to Prayers (A Message of Unity)
• 7 Greensleeves
• 8 I. Prelude
• 9 Mother’s Pride
• 10 Csárdás
• 11 Overture
• 12 Ashokan Farewell