Alpcologne

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  • country:Germany
  • region:Central Europe
  • style(s):Folk, Fusion
  • label:Westpark Music
  • type:Band, Composer/Songwriter
  • instrumentation:instrumental, brass
  • artist posted by:Westpark Music

Line up

  • ebasa Pallada  (Alphorn )
  • Mitch Hoehler  (Alphorn, Compositions)
  • Norbert Schmeisser  (Alphorn)
  • Victoria Riccio  (Vocals, Music, Lyrics )

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3 alphorns and vocals.
The concept of the band arises from its unusual instrumentation.
Alpcologne relies on the notes of the natural harmonic series the only notes that can be played on an alphorn to create the rhythms, melodies and harmonies of its compositions. Combined with the expressiveness and melodic flexibility of Italo-American vocalist Victoria Riccio's voice, Alpcologne creates multifaceted world music with jazz elements, Middle-Eastern, Alpine, Latin and folk sounds, Balkan 5/4 grooves, and even Alphorn beatboxing.
Alpcologne is the only band worldwide to give full concerts with just 3 alphorns and vocals.

History:
Alpcologne was formed as an alphorn trio in 2001 by Mitch Hoehler. In 2004, Victoria Riccio joined the band. Alpcologne's debut CD "Alpha" (Westpark Music) was released in 2008.

What the press says about Alpcologne:

"...delectable, intelligent, extraordinary
listening pleasure."
Blue Rhythm

"...an internationally-colored musical experience previously thought impossible."
Sound & Image

"...plays openly and easily with the myths of preconception and the adventurousness of experimentation."
titel - literatur und mehr

"...They combine native Cologne esprit with virtuosity, improvisational pleasure, and musical maturity."
FOLKER

Performances include: SWR Television, WDR Television, Sauerland Herbst Festival, Idstein Jazz Festival, Hessisches Staatstheater - Wiesbaden, Fest der Innenhoefe - Freiburg, Theater an der Ruhr - Muelheim, Gasometer - Oberhausen, Orangerie - Erlangen, ExtraSchicht Festival - Ruhrgebiet, Potsdam Square - Berlin, InselSommer Festival - Ludwigshafen, WDR Literature Marathon (8 songs live on the radio), Tollwood Festival - Munich, JazzFolk&Bike Festival - Syke, International Summer Stage - Wolfsburg Castle, Festival Maritim - Bremen, performance on the "Klangschiff" on Lake Constance - Friedrichshafen, Alphorn in Concert Festival Switzerland (with 4 Songs on the concert CD), performance with the WDR Radio Orchestra.

Records

"Alpha" - Alpcologne