Ramal meets Monia Rizkallah & Sara Gouzy
Deutsche Oper violinist Monia Rizkallah and mezzo-soprano Sara Gouzy are not only close friends but also frequent guests of the ensemble. Their shared passion for contemporary music has led to the premiere of several remarkable works, including Guillem Palomar’s Gläubige Perle, Basilius Alawad’s Berliner Taqsim, and Elias Aboud’s Mosaic Suite, a modern reimagining of medieval song cycles. Their artistic contributions bring depth and expressive power to the ensemble, enriching its sound and vision. With their dedication to innovative music and cultural exchange, they play a key role in shaping the ensemble’s repertoire and establishing it as a vital platform for contemporary compositions.
Program
Yazan Alsabbagh
Intro
Elias Aboud
Azazeel Suite
Elias Aboud
Jorjina
Oswald von Wolkenstein
In Suria ain braiten hal
Arrangement by Yazan Alsabbagh
Oswald von Wolkenstein
Durch Barbarei, Arabia
Arrangement by Yazan Alsabbagh
Franz Schubert
Gute Nacht (from Winterreise D 911)
Arrangement by Basilius Alawad
Elias Aboud
Watad
Basilius Alawad
Arabic Nocturne for Improvisers
Elias Aboud
Poème du Nord
Saleh Katbeh
Tahmil on C minor
Basilius Alawad
Half Step
Basilius Alawad
Berliner Taqsim
Clouds and Broken Pattern für Violine und Kammerensemble
Guillem Palomar
Gläubige Perle for Soprano, Violin, and Ensemble
Ramal meets Impulsia Ensemble
The Ramal Ensemble, together with guests from the IMPULSIA Ensemble, explores the connection between Western classical and Arabic music in the Creative Music Lab concert series. The performance contrasts Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings Op. 48 with works from iconic Arab composers. While Tchaikovsky’s piece reflects European classical traditions and Russian folk influences, the selected Arabic compositions blend tradition with Western musical elements. Featured works include pieces by Riad Al-Sunbati, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Yorgo Bacanos, Mohamed El Qasabgi, and Baligh Hamdi. Their music, ranging from virtuosic dance-inspired Longas to orchestral preludes, highlights the fusion of East and West. The program concludes with Layali El Mansoura by Attia Sharara, celebrating Egyptian heritage.
Musicians Lineup
Percussion: Elias Aboud, Violoncello: Basilius Alawad, Clarinet: Yazan Alsabbagh, Oud: Saleh Katbeh, Violin: Xenia Gogu, Violin: Barbara Köbele,
Viola: Everton Taborda, Violoncello: Víctor García, Double Bass: Yamila Pedrosa
Program
P. I. Tschaikowski
Serenade for Strings Op. 48
Mohamed Abdel Wahab
Al Nahr Al Khaled
Baligh Hamdi
Alf Laylah
Riad Al Sunbati
El Mansoura
Mohammed Abdel Wahab
Enta Omry
Yorgo Bacanos
Longa Yorgho
Mohamed El Qasabgi
Qalby Dalele
Mohammad El Qasabgi
Zekrayaty
Ramal Ensemble 