Bardolino is a Czech professional music group founded in 2008, Music of Bardolino ensemble is inspired by peoples, temperaments and ethnic music worldwide.

Its concept is enriched by elements of other genres, resulting in the creation of Bardolino’s unique musical language. More about Bardolino at www.bardolinoband.com .

On 29^th September 2021, Bardolino performed for invited guests and especially for the public at a concert held under the covid measures in the outdoor amphitheatre of the historic Erbil Citadel. As part of our cultural cooperation and support of young musicians and Kurdish cultural heritage, the Bardolino concert started with a special appearance of the Hawler Retm Group with traditional Kurdish compositions and instruments - daf and tar. The concert was also supported by Erbil Governor Mr. Omed Khoshnaw.

The daf drum and string instrument tar are traditional musical instruments of the Middle East and further.

The Rudaw TV station broadcasted the concert live. The concert was a great success. Bardolino's unique musical language was appreciated by the audience in Erbil with big applause throughout the performance.

Photographs and short videos from the performance of the Bardolíno group at the Erbil Citadel are also available on the Consulate General's social networks.