World jazz from the metropolis Ruhr - The Transorient Orchestra brings the transcultural soundtrack of the Ruhr metropolis to life.
The current line-up brings together musicians with cultural roots in Germany, Turkey, Iran, Tunisia and Iraq. A dozen virtuoso soloists form a colourful and dazzling ensemble.
Santur, oud, nay and darbuka in creative dialogue with big band brass sections, guitar, bass, violin, drums and percussion, enhanced by Arabic and Turkish vocals.
The Transorient Orchestra fuses the melodies and rhythms of the Orient with Western harmonies and jazzy improvisation to create diverse and exciting combinations.
Orient and Occident in a unique musical synthesis - intellectually inspiring and emotionally moving.
Under the direction of Andreas Heuser, the Transorient Orchestra has been enriching the music scene in the Ruhr region and far beyond since 2003.
The Transorient Orchestra is the 2017 WDR Jazz Prize winner in the Music Cultures category.