Azerbaijani musicians perform as part of Dresden Symphony Orchestra in Palestine
Azerbaijani musicians Mehri Asadullayeva (kamancha) and Narmin Hasanova (Kanun) performed as part of the Dresden Symphony Orchestra in Palestine.
The work combines elements of Arabic folk music, with traditional instruments such as the Arabic violin, oud, kamancheh, darbuka and qanun as well as a European string orchestra. It uses classical Persian melodies with European orchestral textures. The work was premiered by Dresden Symphony, conducted by Andrea Molino, at the Tonlagen festival.
The orchestra will perform in Jerusalem, Ramallah and Jenin.