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The journey of Ziryab I Compagnie Marc Loopuyt
Two musicians happy the story of Ziryab, almost legendary musician who played at the court of Sultan Haroun-Ar-Rachid of Baghdad. He was driven away by the jealousy of his master and began a long journey to the West. He stayed in the Maghreb and finally became the privileged guest of the court of Cordoba in the 9th century.
On this historical background, the story and the sketches naturally introduce the musical pieces and songs to which the children are associated, and allow to present a collection of oriental instruments in action.
Marc Loopuyt
Marc Loopuyt spent 45 years in Andalusia, the Maghreb, the Arab East, Turkey and Azerbaijan. His travels and residences allowed him to forge his own style as a passionate oud player. He is a composer but above all an improviser and creator of both original and traditional shows where musical, choreographic and poetic invention is queen.
Alongside his deep nature as a traveler, he is also a musicologist, pedagogue and spontaneous polyglot. He is always ready for concerts but also for new sharing or new musical discoveries in the East or West.