In Dream of the Orient, Concerto Köln joins forces with Sarband. The two groups have assembled a programme that features both Turkish-influenced Western music by Mozart, Kraus, Gluck and Süssmayr, and traditional Turkish music – such as janissary marches and sacred songs, as well as music performed in the seraglios. The result is a unique fusion of Western & Turkish sounds.
Concerto Köln have earned an international reputation for their inspired programmes and "brilliant,emotionally charged" performances.
The innovative orchestra has already created quite a stir with its musical explorations, but this program goes a step beyond.
Even for Concerto Köln it represents a strikingly unusual music adventure and totally new experience.
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Introduction
L'enlèvement Au Sérail: Ouverture (Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus)
Introduction
Concerto Turco Nominato "izia Semaisi"
Son Yuruk Sema'i (Traditionnel Turque)
La Rencontre Imprévue: Ouverture (Gluck Christoph Willibald)
Introduction
Marche Des Soldats (Zurnazen Ibrahim Aga)
Marche Des Janissaires (Tatar Han Gazi Giray)
Soliman Il Ou Les 3 Sultanes: Allegro (Kraus Joseph Martin)
Introduction
Entrée Du Sultan (Anonyme)
Entrée Du Sultan Marcia Del Sultano (Kraus Joseph Martin)
Entrée Des Esclaves (Kraus Joseph Martin)
Danse D'elmire (Kraus Joseph Martin)
Marche Des Janissaires (Kraus Joseph Martin)
Hymne Des Pèlerins Sur Le Chemin De La Mecque (Traditionnel Turque)
Soliman Il: Entrée De Roxelane (Kraus Joseph Martin)
Introduction
Soliman Il: Le Couronnement (Kraus Joseph Martin)
Chant Des Derviches (Traditionnel Turque)
Soliman Il: Entrée Des Derviches (Kraus Joseph Martin)
Sinfonia Turchesca (Sussmayr Franz Xaver)
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