The ensemble
النوبة

The malouf orchestra

Students and teachers gathered around the great Arabo-Andalusian repertoire: the nuba, the muwashshahat and the most beloved pages of Tunisian malouf.

Overview

The repertoire comes alive

The orchestra is the natural extension of the lessons: this is where technique becomes shared music, where the ear sharpens alongside others, and where the repertoire is truly handed down.

Under the direction of a conductor, the ensemble works on the Andalusian nuba, the rhythms and choral singing, all the way to the stage.

The ensemble in rehearsal
On the programme

What we work on

Repertoire

The Andalusian nuba

The great suites of malouf, from msaddar to khatm, in keeping with the Tunisian tradition.

Ensemble

Playing & singing together

Listening, collective accuracy, the balance between instruments and voices.

Stage

The concert

Several performances throughout the year, at the institute and at Medina events.

Concert of the ensemble
Join the ensemble

Already playing?

The orchestra is open to intermediate and advanced students, as well as to experienced musicians after an audition.

  • Students of the institute — you join through your teacher.
  • External musicians — by audition, subject to availability.
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النوبة

Alone you learn a melody; together you give it back its breath

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