ZNPM Festival 2026-2027 Remembering and Discovering

presents

TILL THE END OF TIME

By the LUCERNE-BEIRUT CONNECTION

Ziad El Ahmadie: Oud

Nidal Abu Samra: Saxophone

Florian Hoesl: Drums

Mario Ineichen: Double Bass

Chadi El Ahmadieh: Piano

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 8:00 pm

Bathish Auditorium, West Hall, american university of beirut

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Band Bio:

Out of the blue in September 2022, the band DRUCKMITTEL was on its way to Beirut to meet Ziad El Ahmadie (oud) and Nidal Abou Samra (saxophone). The phenomenal chemistry the group developed within these few days created such a mesmerizing vibe that both musicians and audience felt the imminent need for more, and “The Lucerne – Beirut Connection” was born. Despite all efforts, the group instantly started to get together across continents every couple of months and quickly developed its own musical style, crossing musical cultures without any need for stereotypes. All members compose, and so the repertoire can’t be described with just one genre. Mostly original music merges elements from Contemporary Jazz, Funk, Minimal and Oriental Music into something new, while challenging rhythms and melodies are presented so clearly that the audience is never left alone. The group is also not afraid to work with well-known traditional Arabic lyrics and melodies, another challenge the European fraction of the band happily accepts. The live performance of this group is magical, and the audience, young, old and no matter what of what musical background ist deeply moved.