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1986 OuchTraining to become a sound engineer with a focus on audio in the field of art, media and communication.
1983 Musical education and studies on various historical woodwind instruments.
Subsequent specialization in Mediterranean percussion.
ALEX Berlin | Ensemble sYn.de LIVE in BERLIN, Creole 2009
Musicians (from L to R): Nils Tannert, Meike Herzig, Katharina Dustmann & Marco Ambrosini
Compositions by: Albrecht Maurer, Nils Tannert, Meike Herzig, Katharina Dustmann & Marco Ambrosini
History and playing techniques from tradition and modernity – English and German
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The book including video tutorials as a download costs 20€.
The Tamburello - A sound miracle
The Tamburello, originating in Italy, is a percussion instrument from the family of frame drums, which has been known throughout the world for thousands of years and is used in a wide variety of musical styles thanks to its unique variety of sounds.
Anyone who has ever heard the Tamburello or the Tammorra is immediately enthusiastic – about the driving rhythms of the Tammurriata, Tarantella or Pizzica, the exuberance and the joy of life that can be experienced at the many southern Italian festivals.
Everyone wants to learn it and join in right away – and everyone can do it!
This book provides an easy introduction to the various percussion techniques and rhythms that can be used on the tamburello and tammorra, as well as on other drums, and is ideal for self-study without any prior knowledge.
This book contains:
Detailed instruction on the basics of posture and playing techniques.
Many practical rhythm exercises that will help you, even as a beginner, get started with building rhythm.
A very simple syllable notation which means no knowledge of music notation is necessary.
Practical exercises with the support of the syllable rhythm language "Takademi", for a safe and tactful implementation.
Methodically designed exercises combine the individual percussion techniques and make it easier to learn the more complex rhythms.
A rich variety of traditional Italian, Arabic, Brazilian and many modern rhythms from different musical traditions.
Informative insights into the history of frame drums, the tamburello and their production.
Including more than 200 accompanying and supplementary video tutorials for easier learning and guaranteed training.
And much more...
A unique visual and learning material that, together with the detailed videos, leads to success quickly and easily.
The research work:
Part 4 "The development of the drum and its entry into music"
Part 5 "The drum in the wake of Turkish fashion in the 18th century"
Sponsored by:
The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media as part of NEUSTART KULTURe
See Tap Concept Work
Part 4
"The development of the drum and its entry into music"
Part 5
The drum in the wake of Turkish fashion in the 18th century
Part 9
Gongs "d'accord" A composition by Marco Ambrosini for 3 nyckelharpa, organ and gongs
Part 11
The basic beats on the frame drum while sitting
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The journey of kettle and vase drums and rhythms into European music culture: their use and sound in early music
Kettle and vase drums have been an integral part of the musical traditions of many cultures for thousands of years. They still play an important role in medieval music today and make a significant contribution to the sound. This research paper examines kettle and vase drums in more detail and takes a closer look at their origins, history and current applications in early music.
The kettle and vase drums have a long history that goes back to ancient times. They are believed to have been first used in Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt as part of cultic rituals. Over the centuries, the drums spread across the Middle East and eventually reached Europe.
A picture from the 17th Egyptian dynasty shows the musician Emhab with his large standing priestly drum lilissu from the Old Babylonian period (12000–9500 BC), which is considered to be the oldest kettle drum and the forerunner of today's kettledrum. From the time of ancient Egypt to the early Islamic period, various large double-headed barrel drums were widely used by men in war.
The presence of various kettle drums can also be seen in large parts of Africa, for example in the Sudan region, from the Arab naqqāras.
From the 13th century onwards, it can be seen in the ceremony of the whirling dervishes of the Sufi order, as a development in Turkish art music.
In Tunisia and in the area around the Algerian city of Constantine, the double-shell drum is also one of the instruments used in classical music ensembles.
After the Arab conquest of Sindh in 712, kettle drums also reached India. They were played in military bands together with oboes and trumpets. The name "naqqāra" first appeared in 1192 in the Muslim Sultanate of Delhi. The Persian court orchestra "naubat", which played its music only at certain times of the day and night, could also be heard in the Mughal palaces.
The historiography of Akbar's reign, which lasted from 1556 to 1605, contains detailed descriptions of the instruments of the naubat orchestra, a collection of musical instruments played on special occasions such as processions, receptions and religious celebrations.
The instruments of the naubat orchestra included 18 pairs of deep-sounding drums, the kuwarga or damāma, 20 pairs of kettle drums, naqqāra, 4 duhul, large barrel drums, 9 surnā, the forerunners of today's oboes, 3 long trumpets, nafīr, and 3 pairs of cymbals. These were played by musicians who were specially employed for this purpose and were paid for their work like the soldiers.
Naubat music was considered a symbol of royal power and prosperity during the Mughal period. It was played not only in the court of the emperor, but also in the palaces of the nobles and at public festivals.
As Islam spread to India, the Persian court orchestra called naubat also found its way to the Malay Archipelago. In the 13th century, the first small Muslim kingdoms with a nobat orchestra appeared, probably in Pasai on the northern tip of Sumatra and on the island of Bintan in the Riau Archipelago.
Under the third regent, Mohammed Shah (1424-1444), the nobat orchestra was institutionalized in the Kingdom of Melaka after he converted to Islam. It became part of the traditional "customs and ceremonies" (adat istiadat) that belonged to the Sultan's rule. The drum orchestra retained its ceremonial function, which was adopted from Persia and India.
Over time, the nobat orchestra found its place in various ceremonial occasions and became an important part of many cultures. Although the instruments and playing techniques were refined over the centuries, the basic function of the nobat orchestra remained the same and it continued to be played at special occasions such as weddings, funerals and religious festivals.
Musical instruments and various musical concepts were also distributed around the world on the ancient trade and caravan routes of the Silk Road, which connected East, Central, West and South Asia with the countries of the Mediterranean and Europe for more than two thousand years. Later, Islam transformed the huge trading region between China and Spain into one of the most flourishing cultural communities, in which Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims all contributed equally with their music.
During the first half of the Middle Ages, music was mostly only heard at courts and in churches. But this changed with the beginning of the Crusades.
Many later epics tell of heroic knightly stories, which served as the basis for many Baroque operas. Economic expansion efforts towards the west as far as Vienna later brought not only the "fear of the Turks" but also the "Alla Turca", the Turkish fashion and thus also a fundamental part of our present-day musical culture to Europe.
The kettle drums and vase drums were used in various ways in medieval music. They not only served as rhythm instruments, but were also used to accompany singing and dancing. In addition, they played an important role in court music and were often played at official occasions such as festivals and ceremonies.
Over time, the kettle drum evolved, becoming larger and deeper to produce a loud and powerful sound.
In the Renaissance, kettle drums and rhythms were integrated into classical music and used in orchestras, and have now also found their place in contemporary music. The unique sound of the kettle drum still has a firm place in the music world today and is appreciated by many musicians.
Participationung as a musician in the project "North Hessian Organ Landscape"
Funded by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art. Starts in December 2020. https://www.katharco.eu/projekt-nordhessische-orgellandschaft/
Studio/CD recordings
Recording, mixing & mastering of the Grieg CD "Norwegian Dances" in Konstanz for Sony Classical / Deutsche Harmonia Mundi
Concerts and courses 2023
As a lecturer at the Academy Burg Fürsteneck03.03.- 05.03.2023
On the historical trail of women drumming
Further information athttps://altemusik.burg-fuersteneck.de/
13. 04. 2023 in Mürzzuschlag, Early Music Festival
Cantar d´ amore Ensemble Oni Wytars
26 May 2023 at Kultur Forum Amthof, Feldkirch, with Ensemble Oni Wytars
»MEDITERRANEUM - a swimmer's dream«
Medieval improvisational worlds between Orient and Occident
The Song of the Angels (Concert)
Songs from the hidden world | Ensemble Oni Wytars
Renaissance Festival Wittenberg Fri, 29.09.2023 - 19:00
https://www.wittenberger-renaissancemusik.de/konzerte/der-gesang-der-engel.html
10.11.2023
Concert with Oni Wytars, "CANTAR D AMORE" in Neuss, Zeughauskonzerte
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17.03.2022
Le Havre (F)
THE 17TH PRIEURS
"MEDITERRANEAN"
info: https://francois77.wixsite.com/lesprieurales
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13.05.2022
Trollhattan, Sweden
"SONG OF AMORE"
LOVE SONGS FROM THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE AND ORAL TRADITION
info: http://trollhattanstidigmusikdagar.se
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12.06.2022
Werdenberg (CH), 6 p.m.,
"RETROUVÈ"
Ensembles Oni Wytars & Syn.de
info: https://schlossmediale.ch/programm/retrouve
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07.07.2022
Graz (A) , Styriarte 2022, Minoritensaal, 8:00 p.m.
"MEDITERRANEAN"
info:https://styriarte.com/produktionen/mediterraneum
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31.07.2022
Eppingen (Germany),
"THE PARADISE OF MUSIC"
info: https://events.gartenschau-eppingen.de/event/res-oni-wytars/
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25.09.2022
Wittenberg (D), Wittenberg Renaissance Music Festival, 5:00 p.m.
"PENTAMERON"
LEGENDS, MAGIC AND LOVE IN MUSIC AT THE TIME OF THE »HISTORY OF HISTORIES«
info: https://www.wittenberger-renaissancemusik.de/konzerte/pentameron.html
THE NEW PROGRAM, THE NEW CD! NOW AT SONY/DHM!
» PENTAMERON «
Legends, magic and love in music at the time of
Giambattista Basile's "The Tale of the Tales"
Legends, magic and love in music
at the time of the "History of Stories
Concerts 2021 and 2022
Concert on 12.09.2021 in Santiago de Copostela with Ensemble Oni Wytars
Participation as a musician in the project "North Hessian Organ Landscape"
Funded by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art. Starts in December 2020.
Concert 17 18 July 21 with Ensemble Oni Wytars in Klöch, Festival Styriate Austria
Concert in Naples Cappella de'Tuchini, Federica. Program: Pentameron Magic, legend and love at the time of "The cunt of the cunts" in music, speech and dance. No date yet.
Concert on 31.07.2022 in Eppingen
Concert with the ensemble Oni Wytars “Il Paradiso della Musica” Musica Antiqua Italica.
Concert with Ensemble Evas Äpfel on 17 November in Stuttgart
Concert with Ensemble Oni Wytars on 10 October in Bochum