Mete Erker and Martin Fondse Present: NEAR EAST UP NORTH
Featuring Asko|Schönberg, Derya Türkan (Kemenche), Jeroen van Vliet (piano), Eric van der Westen (double bass), and Jarrod Cagwin (percussion)
Musicians from diverse backgrounds come together in Near East Up North to create a vibrant melting pot of musical brilliance. Guided by the artistic compass of composer Martin Fondse and saxophonist Mete Erker, this ensemble weaves the most dazzling sounds from our richly colorful world into the 90-minute suite Karavansarai.
Experience a captivating journey of global musical harmony like never before!
The album Karavansarai that was recorded this tour will be released in 2025, the 10 year anniversary of NEUN.
Derya Türkan
Teaser
Mete Erker
Near East Up North performs Karavansarai, the main theme of the suite. It is a suite with improvisation, jazz and Turkish melodies, a bridge between the near East and the far North.
Line Up: Martin Fondse – conductor, Mete Erker – saxophone, Sjahin During – percussion, Eric van der Westen – double bass, Jeroen van Vliet – piano
Asko|Schönberg Musicians: Ingrid Geerlings – flute, Evert Weidner – oboe, Anna voor de Wind – clarinet, Jan Harshagen – french horn, Rutger Woudenberg – trumpet, Tjeerd Oostendorp – tuba, Alfonso Salar Ruiz – marimba, Isa Goldschmeding violin, Lisa Eggen – viola, Hans Woudenberg – cello