Ruven Ruppik Trio Concert

Alternative Stage Founding Donor 

Following two successful editions, the Percussion Festival of the GNO Alternative Stage returns for a third, and most ambitious, run, offering a three-day experience dedicated to the art of percussion and to the dialogue among diverse musical traditions. Scheduled for 1, 2, and 3 July 2026, the Percussion Festival, curated by percussion soloist Marinos Tranoudakis, invites audiences to a fascinating experience of sound and vibrant rhythms that will shake up the GNO Alternative Stage at the SNFCC.

The 3rd Percussion Festival features renowned international soloists, distinguished Greek musicians, and emerging artists, offering audiences a diverse programme of concerts, workshops, masterclasses, and educational events. The Festival spans a wide range of the contemporary percussion scene, underscoring its role as one of the most important meeting points in Greece and Europe.

Concert
Ruven Ruppik Trio
GNO Alternative Stage – SNFCC • Starts at: 20.30

Khalil Khoury (qanun), Tony Roe (piano), Ruven Ruppik (percussion)

German drummer and composer Ruven Ruppik is one of the most active figures in the contemporary European jazz scene and in musical improvisation. With a strong presence at international festivals and numerous collaborations that bridge diverse musical traditions, he has developed a personal musical idiom in which rhythm serves as both a creative force and a field for dialogue.    

At the 3^rd Percussion Festival, he will perform with his trio, which also comprises Khalil Khoury on the qanun and Tony Roe on the piano, presenting a unique programme that combines original compositions, improvisation, and influences from modern jazz and Eastern Mediterranean musical traditions. Through the interplay among these three musicians, the concert will highlight the dynamics of group improvisation and the constant pursuit of new sonic and rhythmic paths.