fuegokoori symbolizes the explosive synergy of the elemental opposites of fire and ice. my name is robert sang-ung choi, the initiator of fuegokoori, and I began with a dream of performing works for cello and guitar. my first step was to outline the musical program by seeking out classical and modern music for this rare but exciting combination; even writing some of my own arrangements and original works. this concept came to its fruition at the first fuegokoori concert on October 31, 2003 at the famed musikhalle in hamburg, germany.

now an internationally acclaimed ensemble, fuegokoori explores crossovers of extreme emotions and soul-searching themes, featuring obscure works of more celebrated composers like paganini, sarasate, piazzolla and de falla, directly contrasted with works by leading japanese and chinese composers like mayuzumi toshiro and zhou long. experience the refreshing juxtaposition of asian calm and tranquility with flamenco's exuberance and fire!

the tracks:
Romanza Andaluza - Pablo Sarasate
Tema con Variazioni, Rondo - Mauro Giuliani
Preludio, Intermezzo e danza finale - Gaspar Cassado
Hika - Leo Brouwer
Bunraku - Toshiro Mayuzumi
Estampa - Robert Sang-Ung Choi
Oblivion, Verano Porteno - Astor Piazzolla
Guantanamera - arr. Marco Tamayo

join me and the fuegokoori guitarists as we constantly search for more exciting repertoire and interesting new combinations. fuegokoori has even expanded to include concerts with cello + marimba and cello + guitar ensemble!

click here to see our main fuegokoori website

our next cd is coming out really soon, we are planning for this coming august. it's called fuegokoori: beneath the surface and

here's the track listing:
Asturiana and Andaluza - Joaquin Nin
Cantabile - Paganini
Sardana - Gaspar Cassado
Sakura - Yoko Yokohiro, based upon Japanese folk song
Nana - Manuel de Falla
Milonga del Angel, Nightclub 1960 and Chiquilin de Bachin - Astor Piazzolla
Wild Grass - Zhou Long
Danca da Saudade - Dieter Kreidler
Rumba Catalan - Hansjoachim Kaps

we've also collaborated this time with the guitar ensemble konstanz, an amateur group that has a truly professional attitude and sound. it was such a great time that we are hoping to perform more works together in the future.

here's the linkto their website, sorry it's only in german!
gitarrenensemble konstanz

Many we have asked say that Beneath the Surface is even better than our first cd, so check back for its official release date!

if you want to reserve a copy, just send us an email to: fuegokoori@gmail.com or sign up for our mailing list on our main website

click below for information about fuegokoori musicians:
stanley chin
anders clemens øien
sadahiro otani
marco diaz tamayo
robert sang-ung choi

here are some links to fuegokoori musician's pages:
nordic sound: anders clemens øien's cd company
marco tamayo's homepage
gitarrenensemble konstanz

this is all thanks to Derek and his team at CDBaby!, who have really helped us get the message out!

fuegokoori on MySpace

fuegokoori on Amazon

Here is a list of all of them and their entry or re-entry dates...

MusicNet December 28, 2005
MusicIsHere December 30, 2005
Apple iTunes January 11, 2006
Destra January 12, 2006
MOD Systems January 13, 2006
WrapFactory January 17, 2006 DEFUNCT
QTRnote January 18, 2006
Rhapsody January 21, 2006
Inprodicon January 26, 2006
PassAlong January 27, 2006
Napster January 28, 2006
MSN Music February 1, 2006
Emusic February 1, 2006
Daiki February 14, 2006
Arvato February 16, 2006
Choice Records March 10, 2006
Verizon March 15, 2006
Puretracks March 21, 2006
MP3tunes April 2, 2006
Nareos April 4, 2006
BuyMusic April 12, 2006
USEN April 14, 2006
Bitmunk April 21, 2006
GreatIndieMusic April 24, 2006
Interia April 24, 2006
PeerImpact May 23, 2006
Nokia/OD2 June 21, 2006
MPGreek June 28, 2006
Sonific June 29, 2006
Intent Media Works July 20, 2006
Ruckus August 8, 2006
GroupieTunes October 14, 2006
Charity Tunes November 7, 2006
PlayIndies December 11, 2006
Tradebit December 18, 2006
Zune December 27, 2006
AudioLunchbox January 4, 2007
NTT January 31, 2007
Chondo February 4, 2007
PayPlay March 6, 2007
Monstar.fm March 14, 2007
ZuKool April 13, 2007
Starzik April 30, 2007
rVibe May 29, 2007
MOL June 10, 2007
Apple iTunes October 8, 2007
Mix And Burn October 15, 2007
iMusica October 31, 2007
Last.fm November 23, 2007
Txttunes December 7, 2007
Amazon December 12, 2007
Pocketgroup April 29, 2008
Amie Street May 15, 2008

our list is by no means exhaustive, but a continuous work in progress...

leo brouwer
gaspar cassadó
manuel de falla
alberto ginastera
radamés gnattali
mayuzumi toshiro
joaquin nin y castellanos
niccolò paganini
astor pantaleón piazzolla
pablo martín melitón de sarasate y navascuéz
takemitsu toru
zhou long

recording studios
viktor mayer: the man behind the sound of fuegokoori
human touch media

other music sites
shar music
casa luthier in barcelona, spain
internet cello society
the classical guitar centre ltd
spanish guitar
cyber tango