The Gurdjieff Ensemble, founded in 2008 by Armenian musician Levon Eskenian, is renowned for its authentic interpretations of the works of philosopher and composer Georges I. Gurdjieff. Comprising Armenia's leading traditional musicians, the ensemble employs instruments such as the duduk, blul, kamancha, oud, and kanon to bring Gurdjieff's compositions back to their ethnic roots. Their debut album, "Music of Georges I. Gurdjieff," released on ECM Records, received international acclaim and prestigious awards, including the Edison Award in the Netherlands. The ensemble has performed in nearly 150 cities across 26 countries, captivating audiences with their evocative renditions of ancient and medieval Eastern music. ([allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/the-gurdjieff-folk-instruments-ensemble/?utm_source=openai))