ARIFA – VOICES FROM THE EAST
Afterwards: DJ Jairzinho
Michalis Cholevas tarhu/saz/ney, Franz von Chossy piano, Alex Simu klarinet/laptop, Sjahin During percussie
gastmusici: Meng Xiaoxu erhu/zang (China), Niusha Barimani kamanche/zang (Iran), Vanya Valkova gadulka/zang (Bulgaria)
Three female players of Eastern bowed instruments are the guests of the Amsterdam band Arifa, which successfully sheds new light on ancient music from the Middle East and the Balkan. Chinese musician Meng Xiaoxu plays erhu, her fellow guest player Niusha Barimani excels at kamanche, from her homeland Iran, and Vanya Valkova brings the gadulka from Bulgaria. The three will sing and play their instruments solo as well as in an ensemble format.
Arifa has regularly performed with renowned guests, including singers Lilian Vieira, Izaline Calister and Karsu Dönmez. Since its foundation in 2010 the group has received international praise for their Oriental music, which has been colored by Balkan music and jazz. The members of Arifa have Turkish, Greek, Rumanian, German and Dutch roots.
‘Arifa strikes gold. This is music that can make you shiver with delight’ (Songlines).
‘The best components of different traditions’ (de Volkskrant).
Contrary to what
is erroneously stated in the brochure, the restaurant is not open after the concert,
but as usual, at 18:30:
The Bimhuis restaurant is open prior to the concert from 6.30 til 8.30PM (reservations via 020-7882158). After the concert, the Bimhuis Café is open (free entrance).
Discount prices are available for students, CJP and Stadspas holders. Click on the tickets button below to see the discount.