Recollection of Displacement

14 september 18:00
Kulturbruket på Dal, Mellerud
The Turkish eleven-piece orchestra Hezarfen Ensemble presents a concert that opens a window for reflection on human destiny. They focus on the peoples, near and within Turkey's borders, who have been displaced by war from the last century to today. Through poetry, images and music, this program highlights the consequences of idealistic political agendas and nation-building projects.
In addition to Turkish composers, the experimental music ensemble also meets Swedish composers Anne Pajunen, Mansoor Hosseini and Katarina Barruk through new works born out of similar experiences.
The concert is performed in connection with Hezarfen Ensemble's first visit to Sweden, and the newly written works are premiered at this performance at Kulturbruket på Dal. The works will then be performed only once more, in Gothenburg, before the ensemble returns to Turkey.
Participating musicians:
Cem Önertürk / flute
Boa Petterson / clarinet, bass clarinett
Müge Hendekli / piano
Bassem Alkhouri / kanun
Amy Salsgiver / percussion
Özcan Ulucan / violin 1
Imge Tilif / violin 2
Ulrich Mertin / viola
Gökhan Bağcı  / cello
Michael Ellison / electronics, video
Kerem Tunçer / conductor
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ENSEMBLE HEZARFEN

Every concert by award-winning Hezarfen Ensemble is an adventure. Internationally recognized for its performances of contemporary and transcultural music, it is above all the energy and vitality of this Istanbul-based group which has brought Hezarfen Ensemble increasingly widespread recognition. With signature projects ranging from trio (Word and Sound) to interdisciplinary chamber opera (Binboğalar Efsanesi,Deniz Küstü, Say I am You) and Music of Displacement, the impact of Hezarfen Ensemble on music in Turkey has been profound, changing the face of contemporary music in its home country, while the energy of its performances has brought acclaim for the ensemble in its appearances at festivals across Europe.
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