Ensemble FisFüz (Germany)

Tue Jul 10, 2012

21:45

Location

Square of Old Aglantzia
Aglantzia, Nicosia

Description

“Jazz, refined with the most precious sand savory spices of an oriental bazar”

A German-Turkish ensemble, which is not merely limited to the encounter of two nations and cultures but also to the entire Mediterranean and Near East Orient with approximately 3000 years of cultural history as its rich musical fund. Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Oriental and North African blood flows here together with jazz as well as with ancient, middle aged and totally new effects. Since 1995 the Ensemble FisFüz plays their oreintal Jazz as its best. On national and international festivals they have paved their way successful to the hearts of their audience. They have performed on small stages as well as on renowned festivals in Europe, North Africa, Iran, Mongolei and the USA.

In concert they present the music of their latest recording: Ashuré, the title of the CD was created and is based on the Turkish word Asure. Asure is a symbolized sweet dessert from the Middle East – also known as Noah’s soup.

Ensemble:
Annette Maye – clarinet, bass clarinet
Gürkan Balkan – oud, guitar
Murat Coskun – frame drum, hang

Within the framework of the AglanJazz 2012 Festival

The concert of Ensemble FisFüz is organized in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Cyprus