Kroumata Percussion Ensemble

**Kroumata Percussion Ensemble** is a trailblazing Swedish percussion group that’s been shaking up the contemporary classical scene since their formation in 1978. Known for their explosive energy and technical wizardry, this ensemble specializes in cutting-edge works that push the boundaries of rhythm and texture. Over the decades, they’ve become a magnet for composers like Xenakis, Sandström, and Gubaidulina—whose pieces *In Erwartung* and *Silenzio* feature in their bold discography—and they’re not afraid to reinvent classics, like their punchy chamber take on Orff’s *Carmina Burana*.

With albums like *Stonewave* and collaborations spanning avant-garde titans (Cage, Katzer) to modern icons (Aho, Nilsson), Kroumata turns percussion into high art. Their name, derived from the Greek word for “beating,” says it all: they’re all about rhythm, but with a fearless, experimental twist. Whether tackling Xenakis’ complex *Pleiades* or spotlighting Nordic innovators, they’ve cemented their rep as pioneers of the global percussion world.

Genres

Avant-garde

Japanese Classical

Latest Release

Aho: Symphonic Dances / Symphony No. 11

Kalevi Aho•

Kroumata Percussion Ensemble•

Lahti Symphony Orchestra•

Osmo Vänskä

Album - 7 Tracks - Released January 1, 2004