Transorient Orchestra

The Transorient Orchestra brings the transcultural soundtrack of the Ruhr Metropolis to life. The current line-up features musicians with cultural roots in Germany, Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Tunisia.

A dozen virtuoso soloists form a colourful and dazzling ensemble. Santur, oud, nay and darbuka engage in creative dialogue with big band brass, guitar, bass, violin and drums, enhanced by Arabic and Turkish vocals.

The Transorient Orchestra blends the melodies and rhythms of the Orient with Western harmonies and jazzy improvisation to create diverse and exciting combinations. Orient and Occident in a unique musical synthesis – intellectually inspiring and emotionally touching.

Since 2003, the Transorient Orchestra, conducted by Andreas Heuser, has been enriching the music scene in the Ruhr area and far beyond. The Transorient Orchestra is the winner of the 2017 WDR Jazz Prize in the category of music cultures.

Performers:

Andreas Heuser – guitar, violin, conductor
Antje Vetter – violin
Sahbi Amara – oud, vocals
Kioomars Musayyebi – santur
Kazim Calisgan – kopuz, percussion, vocals
Rageed William – nay, duduk
Nikola Seegers – soprano saxophone, vocals
Yavuz Duman – trumpet, flugelhorn
Catrin Groth – baritone saxophone
Jens Pollheide – bass
Fethi Ak – darbuka, bendir
Benny Mokross – drums, percussion
Volker Sipplie – drums, percussion

This event is part of the supporting programme.
Buy a ticket for the main programme and enjoy the supporting programme for free!

Funded by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.