04/09 | 20:00 (deuren open om 19:30) | double-bill

NIZAR ROHANA SOLO & TRIO with special guest Yasamin Shahhosseini

Nizar Rohana is a respected Palestinian Ud player who distinguishes himself by combining virtuosity in contemporary compositions with the ancient idiomatic language of the Ud.

In Safa, Nizar delves into the depths of the solo oud, tracing his musical journey from the instrument’s earliest days in his life to the present. The title Safa, which in Arabic signifies purity, refinement, and clarity, mirrors the album’s intimate and stripped-back nature. It also symbolizes a desire for sanity and lucidity, particularly amidst the recent harsh realities unfolding in Palestine and the broader Middle East. It became a way for him to confront despair and reaffirm the power of music, both as personal expression and as a reflection of collective identity.

Together with his trio, he plays original pieces for which he draws on Arabic and Middle Eastern traditions but at the same time is also inspired by a wide range of sources, such as jazz and Western classical music. Originally formed in 2013, Nizar reimagined the trio with award-winning bassist Tony Overwater and versatile percussionist Ruven Ruppik last year.

During this evening On the Roof, Nizar will let his beautiful instrument speak both solo and with his trio.

Line-up

Nizar Rohana – Ud

Tony Overwater – double bass

Ruven Ruppik  – percussion

Double-bill

This concert is a double-bill with first Nizar Rohana solo and second the Nizar Rohana trio with a special guest appearance of Yasamin Shahhosseini.

https://nizarrohana.com/

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