Bremer Schlagzeugensemble
The Bremen Percussion Ensemble under the artistic direction of Olaf Tzschoppe devotes itself intensively to collaboration with composers. It has played nomerous world premieres and German premieres. Many compositions were created within the framework of the ensemble’s Schlag>|<Art project, with some of the works now published by Edition Gravis.
In parallel, the ensemble has dedicated itself to the classics of Toru Takemitsu, Luigi Nono and others, presented thematic programs around Iannis Xenakis, György Ligeti and Georg Crumb, and participated in multimedia events such as “in Between” (fashion/music/design).
In addition, the ensemble initiates and participates in collaborative projects with young percussionists and composers, has given workshops, and has been an ensemble in residence at different composition classes and composers’ associations.
It has made concert tours to other European countries and to South America.
In 2021, the CD “Schlag>|<Art Vol. 1” was released on the Kreuzberg Records label, and the ensemble can also be heard on the CD “Georg Katzer – Späte Werke”, NEOS 2021.
“Schlag>|<Art Vol. I ist ein großer Wurf…”
Stephan Froleyks off-beat 06-2021
“Insgesamt überzeugen die Interpretationen durch ein in
gleichem Maße präzises wie umsichtiges Ensemble-Agieren.”
Stefan Drees NzfM 2-2022
some dates:
2026
– 22.10.2026 “Fratres” Bremer Schlagzeugensemble, St. Petri Dom, Bremen
– 10.07.2026 “AIR – Klang aus Stille” Klangart-Vision Festival, Bremer Schlagzeugensemble, Kloster Michaelstein
– 03.07.2026 “Hommage an Hans Werner Henze” Bremer Schlagzeugensemble, Gesellschaftshaus, Magdeburg
– 01.07.2026 “Hommage an Hans Werner Henze” Bremer Schlagzeugensemble, Carl von Ossietzky Universität, Oldenburg
– 29.06.2026 “Hommage an Hans Werner Henze” Bremer Schlagzeugensemble, HMT, Rostock
– 28.06.2026 “Hommage an Hans Werner Henze” Bremer Schlagzeugensemble, Rudi – Ort für Kunst, Bremerhaven
– 27.06.2026 “Hommage an Hans Werner Henze” Bremer Schlagzeugensemble, Kulturkirche St. Stephani, Bremen
– 16.05.2026 “Wenn Trommeln tanzen” Bremer Schlagzeugensemble, Lange Nacht der Musik, Oldenburg
– 09.05.2026 “Wenn Trommeln tanzen” Bremer Schlagzeugensemble, Lange Nacht der Musik, Bremen
– 07.02.2026 “Klangraum”, Rats- und Marktkirche St. Johannis, Göttingen
a short trailer:
The Project “Hommage an Hans Werner Henze” is made possible with friendly support from:
We are very grateful for any support that helps sustain our musical work and enables the funding of new projects!
If you would like to support us, you are welcome to make a donation to the following account:
Account holder: Initiative für zeitgenössische Musik Surplus e.V.
IBAN: DE10 6805 0101 0012 3048 97
BIC: FRSPDE66XXX
Reference: Bremer Schlagzeugensemble