Oreka TX | Münsterland Festival part 13

Magical soundscapes made of wood and stone

Draiflessen is delighted to be cooperating with the Münsterland Festival once again and to be part of the 13th edition of the festival as a concert venue under the motto “Guest Country Spain”.

As part of meetMUSIC, we welcome the extraordinary band Oreka TX from the Basque Country. Their name means “balance” in Euskara, the Basque language: between tradition and modernity, strength and refinement, regional roots and global exchange.

The central element of their music is the txalaparta, a rare, originally traditional instrument that requires two players – a game with sound that is based on listening, dialog and improvisation. Since its foundation in 1997, Oreka TX has been exploring the musical and tonal possibilities of the txalaparta and experimenting with materials such as wood, stone, bamboo, tiles and even ice.

In addition to the two txalaparta players Martínez de San Vicente and Mikel Ugarte, the group now also includes Mixel Ducau, Iñigo Eguia and Juan Jose Ochandorena. Oreka TX is in demand internationally – their performances have taken them to all five continents, where they delight audiences and critics alike with their energy and the uniqueness of their instrument.

The band is known for its openness towards other genres, artists and art forms: Collaborations with u.a. Phil Cunningham, Manu Dibango, Carlos Nuñez and the Rai National Symphony Orchestra demonstrate the versatility of their musical exchange. Dance, circus, film and rural sports are also incorporated into their projects.

Oreka TX combines musical innovation with cultural depth – and shares its great passion for Txalaparta and Basque culture with every performance.

Cast

Harkaitz Martínez de San Vicente Txalaparta| Angel Unzu guitar | Mikel Ugarte Txalaparta | Mixel Ducau Alboka, saxophone, clarinet