Echoes of Our Planet

Echoes of Our Planet is a unique encounter between the distant past and the present. The award-winning Spanish ensemble Dianto Reed Quintet – known for their theatrical, refreshing approach to chamber music – joins forces with multi-instrumentalist and sound explorer Abraham Cupeiro for a captivating musical journey through time.

Using instruments from ancient civilizations alongside modern reed instruments, they bring to life sounds rooted in humanity’s shared memory. From prehistory to today, music emerges as a universal language that transcends time and culture.

Pangea – Abraham Cupeiro
Named after the ancient supercontinent, Pangea dives deep into the origins of music and culture. Cupeiro draws on rare and ancient instruments such as the Karnyx (a two-meter-long Celtic war trumpet), the Shofar (a traditional Jewish ram’s horn), and the Hulusi (a Chinese reed instrument).
This work is an acoustic archaeological exploration of the musical ecosystems of our distant ancestors, weaving together sounds from different continents and centuries.

Fantasia and Jhalla – Arjan Linker (world premiere)
A newly commissioned piece by composer Arjan Linker, written especially for this program.
Fantasia flows expressively through a variety of Indian ragas, ornamented in the lively style of tappa – a semi-classical vocal tradition known for its fast and colourful flourishes.
The second movement, Jhalla, inspired by dhrupad (the oldest surviving form of Indian classical music), restores musical balance in a fast-paced, rhythmically intricate conclusion.

Dianto Reed Quintet:
María González Bullón – oboe
Ovidi Martí Garasa – saxophone
María Losada Burgo – bassoon
Erick Rojas Toapanta – bass clarinet
María Luisa Olmos Ros – clarinet
&
Abraham Cupeiro – ancient instruments, multi-instrumentalist
Scenography: Thomas Maas

Program:
• Pangea (2018), by Abraham Cupeiro (1980). Arr. by Max Knigge - for Dianto Reed Quintet
& Abraham Cupeiro (43’)
- Oceanía
- China
- América
- África
- Norte de África (Arabia)
- Armenia
- Bulgaria
- Costa Atlántica
- Lamento

• Fantasia and Jhalla (2025), by Arjan Linker (2000) - for Dianto Reed Quintet (9’)
- Fantasia
- Jhalla
Fantasia and Jhalla will be played in between movements of Pangea.

Dianto Reed Quintet:
Based in Amsterdam, the Dianto Reed Quintet was awarded the prestigious Kersjes Prize 2024 for their vibrant stage presence, exceptional musicianship, and inventive programming. They’ve performed in leading European venues including the Concertgebouw, TivoliVredenburg, Philharmonie Luxembourg, and Wigmore Hall.

Together with Abraham Cupeiro – internationally acclaimed for his unique sonic vision and recent soundtrack work for films such as Gladiator 2 – Dianto explores the theme of musical origins in two programs: Echoes of Our Planet and the upcoming DNA (November 2025).