Tengerton

The poetic meaning of this new quartet of super soloists is a sound came from the sky through the yurt’s crown. Their first album, Ilch – symbolizes gentle human and musical warmth – is shaped by the morin khuur horse-head fiddle and the captivating khöömii throat singing, the two emblematic elements of Mongolian culture.

Born in 2023 from the legendary Egshiglen, this four-generation-ensemble crosses traditional and classic Mongolian music with contemporary musical experiences. The blues, flamenco, jazz influences can be savoured, while the chamber music arrangements enhance the steppe music. Tengerton reveals its richness in the quartet’s subtle sound, the beauty of the vocals, and the precision of the rhythmic, all delivered with perfectly controlled energy. The virtuosity of their music is imbued with nuances like the reflections of clouds drifting across the landscape.

By sharing the deepest sounds and emotions with its audience, the group recalls the symbiosis between human and nature, appeals to respect for Mother Earth and traditional cultures. From Mongolia to the West, Tengerton has established itself as a major international group, a leading force in the dissemination of traditional Mongolian music. A new musical wind is blowing across the steppe…

References

Official Showcase Selection Babel Music XP 2026, Théâtre de la Ville – Paris (FR), Théâtre Graslin – Angers-Nantes Opéra (FR), AlteOper Frankfurt (DE), Førdefestivalen (NO), Elbphilharmonie (DE), Metax Modern Festival (DE), Floating Cinema – Unknown Waters (IT), Hide&Seek Festival (BE), Festival Le Rêve de l’Aborigène (FR), Grin Festival (CH),