Rooted in tradition, but interpreted in a refreshing way and transcending styles, “Treibhorn” took the audience, composed of Moroccans and foreigners of different nationalities, over hill and dale through lush sound pastures straight from the Alps. And the Alphorn was the star instrument of this show in the colors of the Swiss countryside.
Treibhörnler Roger Konrad (alphorn, cortenor, vocals) and Bruno Zemp (alphorn, trombone) explore new paths of folk music with Adrian Schäublin on piano & sampling, Madlaina Küng on double bass, and Erich Güntensperger on drums. As a guest, the famous and innovative yodeler Franziska Wigger completes the Treibhorn soundscape.
Roger Konrad expressed in a statement to MAP his joy at performing in Morocco, “a unique country”, adding that “we loved the people here and we were very happy to host this concert in this magnificent park” of Jnan Sbil.
“This is the first time we are in Morocco and it was special for us to present our Swiss music here,” said Adrian Schäublin, another member of the group.
The compositions of this group, for the most part original, bring out the entire sound spectrum of the ancestral instrument. Treibhorn arouses enthusiasm with its playful improvisations or with its grandiose and mystical side, like the Swiss Alpine world.
Placed under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Festival is held from May 24 to June 1 under the theme “The Quest for the Spirit of Al-Andalus”.
This unmissable event, which is now one of the largest cultural events in the world, also includes the participation of artists representing several countries.
These include, among others, the singer of Syrian origin Naïssam Jalal, Nedyalko Nedyalkov Quartet (Bulgaria), Khadija El Afrit (Tunisia), Walid Benselim, Young Musicians European Orchestra, and Madalena (female choir), in addition to Sufi nights.
2024-09-08 06:46:35