"Twishya Hijaz El Kbir"
Traditional
Arrangement: Avishai Darash
"Maroc Baroque" project blends Andalusian classical music and European baroque, adding instruments like piano, cello, and flute to the traditional ensemble. El Akrami, the nestor of Moroccan Andalusian music, joins the Marmoucha Orchestra to perform and share the musical heritage of Andalusia and Tetouan with a new audience.
The project creates new compositions and arrangements for a large ensemble, realizing a long-held dream.
The project “Maroc Barouque” stapels the long lasting tradition of blending both the Maghreb and the Mediterranean under one exciting musical pallet.
Marmoucha Orchestra:
Avishai Darash: Piano/arrangement
Mohamed Ahaddaf: Oud/ composition
Maripepa Contreras: Oboe/arrangement
Adil Chaoui: Vocal
Arin Keshishi: Bass guitar/arrangement
Emad Ghajjou: Darbuka
Udo Demandt: Percussion
María Cristina González: Flute
Maripepa Contreras: Oboe/arrangement
Andre Felipe Lima: Violin
Julia Rusanovsky: Violin
Kardelen Buruk: Viola
Lucas Stam: Cello
Daniele Cappucci: Double bass
Guest musicians:
Mohamed Amin El Akrami - Knee violin
Youssef Lukach - Ribab, (short neck Lute with two strings)
Jihad Asidah - Tar
Artistic Director: Avishai Darash
General Director: Said Salhi
Business Director: Peter Bander
Production: Taraneh Pouryousef
Marketing: Floris Mentink
Video & Editing: Joao MB Costa
Mix & Mastering: Shayan Fathi
Score layout: Remi J.Edson
This production has been made possible by:
FPK (National Funds for the arts in the Netherlands)
AFK (Regional Funds for the arts in Amsterdam)
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