Of Cabbages And Kings | 24. Internationale A-cappella-Woche Hannover

In the organizer's words:

Concurrency
Where the complexity of this world becomes audible

The vocal quartet Of Cabbages And Kings first conceived their new concert program "Concurrency" at the end of 2025. In it, the four singers address social, political, ecological and psychological issues in new compositions, texts and conceptual improvisations. Their core message: in an increasingly complex world, these topics are often presented in too one-dimensional a way. They therefore shed light on the many simultaneities of everyday life: how global crises, public discourse and professional necessities overlap with private needs. The simultaneously absurd, challenging and touching facets of life can be experienced by the audience both sonically and visually through movements in space and various microphone set-ups, and so the idea behind "Concurrency" is by no means abstract. Of Cabbages And Kings know how to invite the audience not just as silent observers, but as part of their sonic center and to actively enter into dialogue.

About Of Cabbages And Kings (GER / AUT / UK)
After a decade of intensive collaboration and three groundbreaking albums, the vocal quartet Of Cabbages And Kings has established itself as one of the most innovative ensembles at the interface of jazz, creative music and contemporary vocal music in Germany. The four singers combine the highest level of soloistic individuality with a multi-layered, characteristic ensemble& sound. In 2023, the group opened up to the outside world for the first time: as part of Cologne Jazzweek, international composers were invited to write commissioned compositions for the quartet. The resulting production Commissioned Works (with works by Sofia Jernberg, Kat Frankie and Kristin Berardi) documents this new openness and lays the foundation for the current program "Concurrency".

The concert will take place as part of the 24th International A Cappella Week Hanover (April 25 to May 3, 2026). More information at: www.acappellawoche.com

Since 2001, the Hanover International A cappella Week has been inspiring the lively choral scene in the city and its surroundings for almost a quarter of a century. Founded by Sandra van de Loo and Roger Cericius, the festival quickly developed from a one-off event to an annual highlight, only taking a break in 2020/21 due to the pandemic. Every year, established greats of the a cappella world meet up with up-and-coming newcomers and present themselves and their skills in concerts that could not be more diverse. Exciting workshops and master classes during the festival also give rise to new musical collaborations that enrich the regional cultural landscape in the long term. To date, over 200 concerts with several thousand international artists have been presented, delighting around 100,000 visitors from all over the world. As one of the two leading vocal festivals in Germany (alongside Leipzig), the Hanover International A Cappella Week is regarded internationally as a beacon of the scene.