Garth Erasmus and Broken String Ensemble: Intense concert at FFT Düsseldorf
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An evening between sound, attitude, and finely chiseled live intensity
With Garth Erasmus and Broken String Ensemble, a concert will take place on September 19, 2026, at FFT Düsseldorf that closely intertwines musical present and political memory. Garth Erasmus gained fame in the 1980s for his stance against apartheid; his first solo album Threnody for the KhoiSan was released on the Düsseldorf label TAL. For the evening in the foyer of FFT, he brings the ensemble formed in 2024 with Ruth May, Peter Thiessen, Carina Khorkhordina, and Stefan Schneider to the stage. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/spielplan/garth-erasmus-and-broken-string-ensemble))
Archaic ideas rethought in contemporary ways
The heart of this concert experience beats in the self-built acoustic instruments, with which Erasmus bridges indigenous music of the KhoiSan and a modern South African present. This is where the special tension of the evening lies: minimal means, maximum presence, a live atmosphere that focuses on concentration, resonance, and finely tuned orchestration. According to the press, the music shifts between elegiac miniatures, ambient gems, and minimalist vignettes. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/spielplan/garth-erasmus-and-broken-string-ensemble))
An ensemble with a clear signature
The fact that Broken String Ensemble is not just any accompanying band is already evident from the lineup. The formation created in 2024 opens the sound space for contrasts, shades, and precise synchronization. This fits with a project that does not aim for volume but for depth, texture, and a dense audience atmosphere. Those who appreciate experimental concert formats, sound details, and compelling stage performances will find an evening with a lot of resonance here. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/spielplan/garth-erasmus-and-broken-string-ensemble))
Voices from the reception
The press describes the music as carried and reduced, yet exceptionally effective. The categorization by radiohoerer.de also emphasizes how consistently Erasmus translates sound traditions of the Khoisan into the present. For the audience, this promises a concert experience that is not superficially consumed but should be intensely experienced. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/spielplan/garth-erasmus-and-broken-string-ensemble))
Location with clear connectivity and good accessibility
FFT Düsseldorf is located in KAP1 at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1, directly at the main train station or near Worringer Platz. According to house information, the bar opens one hour before the performance begins, the building is accessible to people with disabilities, as are the foyer, stages, and restrooms. Parking is available in the parking garage at the back of KAP1; the entrance is located at Karlstraße 127-135. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/kontakt/?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: A concert for open ears and awake senses
Garth Erasmus and Broken String Ensemble at FFT Düsseldorf promises not a routine evening but a concentrated live experience between sound art, political biography, and fine improvisation energy. Those who seek music with depth, aura, and attitude should not miss this date. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/spielplan/garth-erasmus-and-broken-string-ensemble))
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