At the core of our musical journey with Ensemble XXI, there was a book that changed everything. «The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari» was not just a reading experience; it became the heartbeat of a new musical creation.
Composer José Antonio Chic has captured the essence of Julian Mantle’s transformation into a 4-movement suite for a unique ensemble of strings, woodwinds, guitars, and percussion. This recording, captured in high-fidelity studio sound, is our way of saying «Thank you» to Robin Sharma. It is the sound of wisdom turned into melody; the silence of the Himalayas translated into the vibration of an orchestra.
We invite you to travel through these four movements, where each note reflects a step toward the extraordinary.
The full suite is a 20-minute immersive journey. Below, we share some musical highlights from each movement—brief glimpses into the complete spiritual experience.
I. The Quest (La búsqueda)
«Julian walked alone, taking the time to reflect on the path he had traveled… and where he was heading»
II. The Secret of the Lake (El Secreto del Lago)
«He gazed into the waters of the lake and imagined his dreams coming true.»
III. The Miraculous Transformation of Julian Mantle (La milagrosa transformación de Julian Mantle)
«The moment he stopped focusing on the big pleasures of life, he started enjoying the small ones… He felt alive, perhaps for the first time since he was a child.»
IV. The Hidden Treasure (El tesoro escondido)
«When you move from the ordinary to the extraordinary, your life reflects the transformation of your inner world.»
Thank you, Robin, for showing us that the path to the extraordinary begins with a single step toward our inner truth. This music is a humble echo of your wisdom, composed with gratitude from this corner of the Mediterranean that found its own Sivana through your words.
— José Antonio Chic & Ensemble XXI
