This year’s world music series moves away from the familiar sounds of classical piano, strings, and wind instruments into the universe of plucked string instruments. While the Indian Sitar and the Tār, native to Iran and Afghanistan, belong to the family of long-necked lutes, the West African Kora most closely resembles a harp. The guitar completes the quartet of plucked string instruments.
Virtuoso Sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar continues the legacy of her famous father Ravi Shankar, embracing the language of classical Indian music. In her current programme, the artist, who performed as a soloist with the Berliner Philharmoniker in 2017, blends the timbre of her song-like instrument, rich in overtones, with the other voices of her ensemble.
In addition to the Tār, Hossein Alizadeh, who studied in Berlin among other places and is now considered the most significant master of traditional Persian music, plays the Shourangiz. The name of the instrument, developed by Alizadeh himself, roughly translates to "giving passion."
Souad Massi is an unmistakable voice in world music. She began her career in her homeland of Algeria as a member of a heavy metal band; later, exiled in Paris, she established herself as a singer-songwriter. The influence of French chanson tradition, folk rock, and country music can be heard her works, which address profound political themes.
Sona Jobarteh, whose parents hail from England and Gambia, is the first-ever professional female Kora player. For a long time, the instrument was exclusively played by men, while women sang alongside. Jobarteh's ability to do both simultaneously demonstrates her impressive skill in bridging tradition and innovation.
Chamber Music Hall
At the invitation of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Series World
Hossein Alizadeh & Hamavayan Ensemble
Zohre Gholipour vocals
Parisa Pooladian Rubāb
Saba Alizadeh kamāncheh
Mehdi Emami vocals
Houshmand Ebadi Ney
Ali Boustan Setar
Hossein Alizadeh tar and composition
Behnam Samani daf and tombak (Special Guest)
Chamber Music Hall
At the invitation of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Series World
Souad Massi guitar and vocals
Malik Kerrouche guitar
Mokrane Adlani violin and banjo
Guy Nsangue bass
Rabah Khalfa percussion
Maamoun Dehane Drums
Chamber Music Hall
At the invitation of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Series World
Sonah Jobarteh vocals and kora
Sidiki Jobarteh balafon
Eric Appapoulay guitar and vocals
Mamadou Sarr vocals, percussion
Andi McLean bass and vocals
Yuval Wetzler drums and vocals
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D
E
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128 € |
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Wheelchair positions 1 |
38 € |