In this theatrical concert, musicians from Aleppo join forces with the New European Ensemble to bring the rich musical traditions of their city to life. Together, they paint a new soundscape in which the ancient city comes into motion; ancient voices echo from houses of prayer and coffee shops, while car horns blare and the air carries the scent of coffee, pepper, and cinnamon.

A Ticket to Aleppo offers a warm-blooded musical dialogue between Arabic and Western traditions, showcasing the city’s enduring vitality. In this performance, the ecstasy and spirituality of Aleppo converge with Western timbre, harmony, and form. Instruments such as the oud, qanun, and riq are seamlessly woven together with violin, viola, cello, and flute.

Spoken word and narrations will be in English.