The Oud’s Journey | Orient–Occident
About the concert: The performer introduces audiences to the oud, an instrument of Persian origin also known as the Arab lute and the forerunner of the European lute. Tracing its historical journey, his concerts bring together Iranian, Arab, Armenian and Turkish melodies. This richly varied programme also embraces the medieval and Renaissance music of the Mediterranean, works by contemporary lute composers as well as his own compositions. His solo oud programme, Orient–Occident, offers discerning listeners a singular and enduring concert experience.
Kobza Vajk – oud (Arab lute)
About the oud >>Drawing on his mastery of the musical aesthetics of earlier ages, Kobza Vajk is an exponent of oriental fusion music. He plays medieval and Eastern plucked instruments: the oud (Arab lute / عود), bağlama, psaltery, kithara, ektara and koboz. His own music resists typecasting. Improvisation, born of the creative energy of the moment, is central to his art. His distinctive oud playing has captivated discerning audiences in Ankara, Istanbul, Berlin, Munich, Kraków, Vienna and Salon-de-Provence. As a permanent member of the Kecskés Ensemble, which performs early music in a historically authentic style, he received the Hungarian Heritage Award in 2023. His work can be heard on a dozen recordings. Read more >>
Recommended for Sacred spaces, historically themed events, early- and world-music programmes, wine festivals, and festive or cultural occasions.
Additional Information: Concert duration: 45–70 minutes, adjustable upon request. Recommended soundcheck time: 20 minutes. The performance is best suited to a quiet indoor setting, but can also be presented outdoors with suitable amplification.
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