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The Trickster Orchestra unites superb soloists in a collective of trans-traditional avant-garde music. Under the artistic direction of Cymin Samawatie and Ketan Bhatti, the Berlin-based orchestra incorporates traditional instruments from Europe, Western, Central, and East Asia as well as younger instruments such as electronics into a shared, contemporary musical language.

“A Babylonian confusion of languages at peak musical level.”

DIE ZEIT

“This orchestra is a perfect fit for the 21st century.”

BR Klassik

“In the end, nothing is as it was before. Nonchalant, highly creative and stimulating!”

neue musikzeitung

“An impressive example of musicians of high skill and inquiring minds finding new paths.”

The Blue Moment

“One of the most exciting contemporary orchestras in Europe.”

VAN Magazin

“Transcultural music beyond the comfort zone.”

Süddeutsche Zeitung

“Global orchestral music without exoticism: a sonic utopia.”

taz

“Inspired power, sparkling mixtures: A prototype of contemporary art music.”

Westdeutsche Zeitung

“Music beyond clichés, marvelous vocals, timeless sounds.”

RBB Kulturradio

“Daring new directions for free improvisation in orchestral pieces.”

Süddeutsche Zeitung

“An evocative power that is second to none.”

DIE ZEIT

“One should listen to tricksters like that!”

BR Klassik

“This coalescing approach could be a path out of political crisis.”

Die Welt

“Colourful to weird: Instrumental and vocal adventures delivered with great empathy.”

Süddeutsche Zeitung

“A New Music for a diverse society.”

Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung

“This orchestra masters shape-shifting creativity like no other.”

Das Orchester