Tschiltan
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| free of charge |
| This event is a standing concert. |
| For people of all ages |
| No language skills required |
| Ground Floor, Hall 2 |
| Belongs to: Nouruz, Newroz, Nauroz |
Since 1998, Tschiltan has been exploring the musical diversity of Central Asia and bringing it to the stage with great enthusiasm. The group was formed at the Central Asia Seminar at Humboldt University in Berlin – an origin that is still audible today: linguistic competence and years of familiarity with the region combine with local traditions in Tschiltan to create a lively, respectful connection – without being museum-like.
Rubāb, dombyra, setār, ghijak, ney and the frame drum dāira can be heard on stage, complemented by accordion and vocals.
The name Tschiltan comes from the Persian “chil-tan” – “40 spirits”, a mythical group of beings who appear in changing forms yet form a unity. This image shapes the programme and sound:
Tschiltan covers a wide range of genres, from wedding songs and humorous songs to laments and everyday songs, as well as art songs and elements of pop culture that can be traced back to acoustic folk traditions. The repertoire includes music and languages from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Iran.
Tschiltan is just as at home in small clubs as it is at festivals. Guest performances have taken the group to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Czechia and France.
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Tschiltan: Tutijon
Cast
Furkat Niyazi: Rubāb, Dombyra, Setār (Long-Necked Lutes), Singing
Jeanine Dağyeli: Singing, Accordion
Thomas Steinbach: Dāira (Frame Drum), Zerbaghali, Singing
Ayfer Durdu: Dāira (Frame Drum), Dance, Singing
Iftihor Shokhmurodov: Dāira (Frame Drum), Singing
Mario Pschera: Singing
Caroline Bunge: Ghijak, Jingle, Singing
Leila Almazova: Ney (Flute)