traces of the organ from aleppo to leipzig to cairo
20.06.2024

embarking on a musical journey, this concert traces the melodic scales of ancient syrian churches, meandering through the harmonious depths of johann sebastian bach's organ-music, and reverberating back to the enchanting sounds of cairo's 60s and 70s arab-electric organ tunes. the electric organ became very popular in the middle east during this time and was altered to play quarter tones which allowed it to play most arabic maqam scales. this eclectic voyage serves as a testament to the interplay between diverse musical traditions, weaving a tapestry of cultural exchange and artistic evolution. hasan kai from the band TootArd will be leading the journey, accompanied by singer lynn adib, organist antonio garcía and percussionist rami nakhleh (also from TootArd).

8pm chiesa evangelica at zwinglihaus

lynn adib (vocals/flute), antonio garcía (organ), rami nakhleh (percussion) & hasan nakhleh (curation/electric organ/synthesizer) – hosted by luc gut

 

address
Aemtlerstrasse 23
8003 Zürich

Direction
- Closest tram station: Schmiede Wiedikon (tram 14), 5 min walk
- Closest bus station: Zwinglihaus (bus 32 and bus 72), 1 min walk

Accessibility
The performance will be on the first floor of the Chiesa Evangelica. The venue is equipped with toilet facilities. If you wish to visit the concert and want support, please feel free to contact our team and we will arrange a support who accompany you throughout the event. Contact: marius@guerillaclassics.org / 079 398 51 31

Antonio García is an organist. He has already performed as a soloist in numerous churches, including the premiere of Le Jour étoilé by Neuchâtel composer Steve Muriset, and Requiem for Icarus by Russian-American composer Lera Auerbach, with the Verbier Festival Orchestra. He is currently titular organist at the French Church in Berne, and teaches in the Church Music Department at the Bern University of Music. He is also programmer for concerts at the French Church of Berne and Bellelay Abbey, and organist at Berne's Kultur-Casino. 
(https://www.antoniogarcia.ch/biographie)

Hasan Nakhleh works with his brother Rami in the duo TootArd. Their artistry is a fusion of global pop hooks and quarter-tone melodic lines, crafting a distinctive blend of disco and dance music that draws inspiration from the rich musical traditions of SWANA (South-West Asia, North Africa) and beyond. TootArd effortlessly melds retro funk elements with a contemporary, high-sheen sonic palette, resulting in a captivating and boundary-pushing musical journey. Their music transcends geographical borders, captivating audiences worldwide and solidifying their status as a dynamic force in the global music scene.(https://tootard.com/bio)

Lynn Adib is a singer-songwriter born in Damascus, Syria and who started singing at the age of 6 at the "Al Farah Choir" mentored by Father Elias Zehlaoui. A graduate of the Syrian National Conservatory, Lynn is a singer and composer whose beautiful voice speaks to diverse audiences around the globe. Today, Adib performs widely with several vocal projects and is studying classical jazz at the Conservatoire de Paris in her hometown of Paris, France.
(https://the.akdn/en/how-we-work/our-agencies/aga-khan-trust-culture/akmi/lynn-adib)

Rami Nakhleh works together with his borther Hasan in the duo TootArd. Their artistry is a fusion of global pop hooks and quarter-tone melodic lines, crafting a distinctive blend of disco and dance music that draws inspiration from the rich musical traditions of SWANA (South-West Asia, North Africa) and beyond. TootArd effortlessly melds retro funk elements with a contemporary, high-sheen sonic palette, resulting in a captivating and boundary-pushing musical journey. Their music transcends geographical borders, captivating audiences worldwide and solidifying their status as a dynamic force in the global music scene.
(https://tootard.com/bio)

photo credit: jenan shaker