The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - Anarchy in the Ukulele

In the organizer's words:

You might think that after four decades in the limelight, the gentlemen of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain would have got a taste for "real" instruments at some point. But far from it. Since 1985, this steadfast ensemble has been proving that all you need for world domination is four strings and a healthy dose of self-irony. What began as a musical joke in London has developed into a global institution, which is now finally coming to Monheim am Rhein as part of its 40th Anniversary Tour.

The concept is as simple as it is ingenious: eight musicians in fine evening attire reinterpret the entire history of music. The fact that they have already entertained the Queen at Windsor Castle and filled Carnegie Hall underlines the cult status of the "Ukes". Their secret? Absolute respect for the music while at the same time dispensing with any seriousness. This is where technical brilliance meets dry humor.

We can expect a fast-paced ride through all genres: from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, from ABBA to Lady Gaga to dusty spaghetti westerns. The orchestra channels the energy of ZZ Top on tiny wooden boxes and proves that true virtuosity does not need a large sound box. A whimsical, rousing evening that shows that the "bonsai guitar" is actually the most powerful instrument in the world.

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain:

Peter Brooke-Turner soprano ukulele
Leisa Rea soprano ukulele
Guy Hargreaves concert ukulele
Laura Currie Concert Ukulele
Hester Goodman tenor ukulele
Ben Rouse tenor ukulele
Laurie Higgins bass ukulele

Admission: 7 pm

Price information:

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