The Vegetable Orchestra
from Vienna
26 August 2023
3.00pm–4.10pm
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Have you ever seen an orchestra performing on vegetables?
The Vegetable Orchestra was founded in Vienna, Austria, in 1998 and has played more than 300 concerts so far.
This unusual orchestra performs with instruments made from fresh vegetables, which have to be created anew for each concert and rehearsal. The use of vegetable instruments changes slightly each time, creating a unique universe of sound that cannot be achieved with traditional instruments. There are no musical boundaries for The Vegetable Orchestra, all music styles fuse here – contemporary music, House tracks, Electronic, Free Jazz, Dub and more.
A concert of The Vegetable Orchestra appeals to all the senses – after a short time, a wonderful smell of vegetables fills the air. At the end of the concert, the audience is offered fresh vegetable soup to enjoy together, for free.
Access information:
What to expect:
- Suitable for all ages
- Join in
Jubilee Square sits at the top of the High Street in Leicester and is fully accessible with some permanent seating arrangements too. Though some of the grass areas do have dropped kerb access, we will ensure that the stages built for performances will be viewable from all accessible parts of the square.
If you have any questions over access or want to request some additional provisions to assist you in attending this performance, please contact Lisa@artreach.org.uk
Ensemble:
Jürgen Berlakovich, Nikolaus Gansterer, Susanna Gartmayer, Barbara Kaiser, Matthias Meinharter, Jörg Piringer, Richard Reper, Ingrid Schlögl, Ulrich Troyer, Tamara Wilhelm and Martina Winkler.
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Image: Heidrun Henke
