Capitol Symphonie Chamber Orchestra (DEU)

At the musical heart of the 12th International MainWeltmusik Festival stands the Capitol Symphonie Chamber Orchestra, formed by musicians of the renowned Capitol Symphonie Orchestra Offenbach. For many years, the ensemble has represented artistic excellence, stylistic openness and exceptional concert experiences within the Rhine-Main cultural landscape, bringing together people from diverse cultural backgrounds through the universal language of music….  

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Hasan Yükselir (TUR)

Singer, composer, as well as founder and artistic director of the International MainWeltmusik Festival, Hasan Yükselir is regarded as one of the most versatile artists of his country. With his classically trained and exceptionally expressive voice, he combines traditional Anatolian folk songs with Western classical music, jazz, and contemporary sound worlds. Sometimes poetic and romantic, sometimes powerful and epic, he interprets the musical traditions of Anatolia through his distinctive artistic language, creating impressive musical bridges between East and West.

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Almir Mešković & Daniel Lazăr (BOS/SRB)

Bosnian accordionist Almir Meskovic and Romanian-Serbian violinist Daniel Lazar met within the music scene of their adopted home, Norway. There, they developed a unique pan-Balkan repertoire enriched with original compositions and Scandinavian influences, which they perform as a duo with breathtaking virtuosity…  

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Dijle (TUR)

Based in Canada, Turkish soprano, sound designer, and multidisciplinary artist Dijle uniquely combines opera, world music, and the rich musical heritage of Anatolia. With her warm yet powerful and emotionally captivating voice, she creates musical bridges between East and West, taking audiences on a poetic and deeply moving journey. Accompanying herself on the piano, she interprets traditional Anatolian folk songs with extraordinary musical sensitivity, giving them a timeless and international expression. Her stage presence, emotional depth, and distinctive voice turn every performance into a remarkable musical experience.

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Vural Güler (TUR)

In his performances, Vural Güler adapts traditional Anatolian folk songs into an elegant and modern idiom. Rhythms and instruments are combined in new and innovative ways and harmonically complement his soft and resonant voice…

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LETTER FROM ISTANBUL & DILEK TÜRKAN (GRC & TUR)

„Letter from Istanbul Project“ is a sophisticated fusion of traditional Turkish and Greek folk music such as Zeybek and Sirtos. Derya Türkan and Socrates Sinopoulos, two friends who play the same instrument; have made it their goal to discover the music of these countries by using the great cultural treasure that has lived in Istanbul for centuries. This group, which initially performed as an instrumental group, has revealed the richness of its large song repertoire with soloist Dilek Türkan. The songs and instrumental pieces that Dilek Türkan will perform are compiled from Istanbul’s rich and multicultural repertoire from the 18th, 19th and 20th century… 

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ZAITSA (UKR)

ZAITSA is a Ukrainian-German folk-jazz-Balkan-pop band,
which made its UK debut in 2012 at the Mela Festival, to coincide with the opening of the London Olympics.

The band’s creative activity has won many awards and prizes; their album was nominated for the „Edmonton Music Prize 2018“.
The group’s programme consists of Ukrainian folk songs in modern arrangements and their own compositions. The focus is on human feelings, especially from the time of the great wave of European immigration to North America at the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century….  

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SYRIAB (SYR)

Exchange and communication are key to making music. Since their first encounter with ensemble reflektor in 2017, SYRIAB has been dedicated to sharing music with other musicians. Be it a symphony orchestra, a classical string trio or a big band, professional or amateur ensemble likewise, special musical moments, marvelous experiments and – most importantly – unforgettable encounters are created…

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DIKANDA (POL)

DIKANDA is a music band of international renown, playing „world music“. They come from Szczecin, Poland. In their artistic work DIKANDA promotes the authenticity of style – searching for new trends therefore most of their works are original compositions. They draw their musical inspiration from traditional folk sounds of the broadly defined Orient – from the Balkans, through Israel, Kurdistan, Belarus to India.

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Landesjugendjazzorchester Hessen Junior-Band (DEU)

The Junior Band of the Landesjugendjazzorchester (LJJO) Hessen, founded in 2007, unites the most talented young musicians aged 12 to 20. Dr. Holger Fröhlich, a former long-time member of the LJJO Hessen, has been recruited as the band leader. The saxophonist and music teacher, who has won prizes at national and state level as well as internationally, is firmly connected to the band and the Hessian jazz scene.He has written numerous arrangements for the junior band. As the state’s musical figurehead, the band regularly performs at official festivities, such as the summer festival of the Hessian State Representation in Berlin or on the occasion of „70 Years of the Proclamation of the State of Hesse“ in the Goethe University Casino in Frankfurt…

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