European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 16, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Caught in the act Andreas Vollenweider Andreas Vollenweider and his elect acoustic Harp took his fans in the alte oper in Frankfurt West Germany on a journey High into the mountains Down to the Meadows through the Jungles and along the beaches. Passports weren to required. But wherever Vollenweider s soft Brand of music takes you it will probably be somewhere pleasant and will leave you with a desire to return for More. Perched behind his Harp monday night the native of Zurich Switzerland and his four member group provided a blend of jazz fusion and classical music mixed with sounds from South America India Italy and Japan. Producing these sounds involved a repertoire of instruments that even a music major might not readily recognize such As the Dara Buka tabla or turkish Saz. Vollenweider became the first Swiss to win a grammy award. His album Down to the Moon won the Honor in 1987. He then took time out to expand his music and to design his own music studio which he used to create his latest release dancing with the lion. Vollenweider a listeners an older crowd filed quietly to their seats. There was no throng of Black concert to shirts and people with purple hair looking for someone to Quot pump up the  dressed in Black the 36-year-old Vollenweider showed the Mastery of his Craft As he struck the Harp with bold strokes that were quickly followed by soft strums of the strings. The volume of the music was considerably Tower than Rock standards and Vollenweider a fingers were clearly visible even from the Back rows of the alte oper. The musicians calmly played on a simple stage setting that effectively used a few coloured lights Vollenweider moved from the Harp to a string instrument and continued a steady Stream of music with varying beats and sounds. The instruments included an accordian and a Long strip of Metal used to produce thundering noises. The musicians suddenly stopped their intent playing and yelled a a hey a a bringing both laughter and applause from the fans who had not uttered a word since the concert began. Vollenweider leaned Over in his seat and spoke to the crowd in a soft and animated voice As if he were telling a bedtime Story to his children. In his Swiss German accent he told the audience he had not been to Frankfurt since 1986, but it seemed More like 100 years. After a 30-minute break the concert picked up again with a dark stage with Blue Sparks flashing through the air. An african sounding beat then moved to South America and briefly to Bluegrass before the traditional Vollenweider music filled the Hall again. He then began a flow of music that sounded As if it came from a dream with a distinct classical sound accompanied by Multi coloured lights. The music made one want to close ones eyes sit Back and enjoy the sounds. Drummer Walter Keiser had his turn with a Long Solo that utilized More surfaces than just his drum Heads. After he Flung his Sticks into the air Midway throughout the Solo he pounded a nearby strip of Metal with his fists and concluded by gently tapping on Chimes that were lowered from the ceiling. Vollenweider joined in again and played until he and his music disappeared into the darkened auditorium. The Hall was completely silent until a loud sneeze brought everyone Back to life. A demanding crowd brought Vollenweider Back for another song and another Chat. He brought the concert to a close when he grabbed a Tambourine and led his fellow musicians off the stage like the pied Piper of Hamelin. A by Chuck Roberts staff writer Swiss harpist Andreas Vollenweider performed a blend of jazz fusion and classical  a singles 1. Vogue a Madonna 2 nothing compares 2 u a Sinead o Connor 3. All i Wanna do is make love to you a heart 4. Hold on a Wilson Phillips 5. Sending All my love a linear 6. 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