Motamedi
Tony Overwater
The world premiere of Motamedi by Tony Overwater, performed by Kamerkoor JIP and Haarlems Studenten Koor, features soloists Wasim Arslan, Nawras al Taki, and Ghaeth Almaghoot. The piece fuses Western choral traditions with Middle Eastern sounds, highlighting the beauty of musical collaboration and cultural exchange.
Kamerkoor JIP and Haarlems Studenten Koor, conducted by Imre Ploeg, present the world premiere of Motamedi by Tony Overwater (1965), as part of the project JIP10 – Dwarslopers. The piece features soloists Wasim Arslan (vocals/percussion), Nawras al Taki (vocals/oud), and Ghaeth Almaghoot (clarinet). Motamedi blends Western choral traditions with Middle Eastern influences, bringing together an evocative fusion of sounds. Overwater’s composition captures the essence of cultural exchange and musical collaboration, creating a powerful dialogue between voices and instruments from different traditions.