Projects
QUINTET "Bridges"
The new quintet album “Bridges” unites musicians from three continents. Together they explore new ground, stretch creative improvisation and build musical Bridges over thousands of miles.
TRUMPET KORA DUO
#1 iTunes France
World Music Album
#1 Global Hit of 2012
Public Radio International
A quiet gem!”
Siddhartha Mitter, Boston Globe (USA)
NY 10027
The Volker Goetze Orchestra brings together a group of the finest musicians from New York City in order to enchant progressive big band jazz in the tradition of Charles Mingus.
GRIOT
“Senegalese kora and western trumpet make fabulous music together! Volker Goetze’s enthralling documentary melds dazzling visuals and haunting songs to serve up a feast for the senses." - VIFF
MANDÉ SYMPHONY
A multimedia performance documentary for Voice, African Harp (Kora), Chamber Music Ensemble and superDraw - which tells the legendary story of a Mande griot...
EXHIBITIONS / INSTALLATIONS
Displaced!
Staten Island 2017
MASK
Berlin 2016
KIMINTANG
DUMBO, 2010
SONGS OF A GRIOT
SIFF, DUMBO 2010
"Secret Island" QUARTET
An audiovisual concert curated by international artist, composer and performer Volker Goetze together with renown photographer and artist Sam Samore. Inspired by stories of Staten Island offering new perspectives featuring Oran Etkin (Clarinets), Nick Dunston (bass) and Richie Barshay (drums).
"Silent Thunder" PIANO DUO
The duo founded by international touring trumpeter and composer Volker Goetze and multi-instrumentalist Christian Torkewitz unites two of the best creative improvisers, who have
traveled the world performing with the best world, Jazz and folk musicians from the globe. Together they explore new ground, stretch creative improvisation and build new perspectives defining new forms for improvised music.
New York City's first sound sculptrue walk
Discover Staten Island’s dynamic North Shore, brimming with local art and culture. Experience seven sound sculptures—from a 17-foot-long wind harp to an interactive drum totem—while strolling from the ferry terminal along Bay Street’s diverse storefronts and lively parks. Catch a breath in front of a 90-foot-long mural of the endangered Right Whale with views of the spectacular waterfront.
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