Das Erste Wiener Gemüseorchester - The Vegetable Orchestra

The Profile

Vienna-based ensemble (founded 1998) performing original music with instruments made from fresh vegetables; shows often end by sharing vegetable soup with the audience.

Formed in Vienna in 1998; also known as The Vegetable Orchestra; creates and performs music exclusively with fresh vegetable instruments; has a studio release titled Automate; post-concerts typically include a vegetable soup made from instrument leftovers.

A jubilant live write‑up of the Viennese ensemble that performs on fresh vegetables. The set features glitched textures and whimsical pieces like “Frkklz,” “Prelay,” “Strawimprovsky,” and “Greenhouse.” Instruments must be picked the same day for proper sound. A Kraftwerk nod (“Radio‑Aktivität”) is noted as appearing on their studio work Automate, but not played live here. Post‑show green soup earns mixed feelings; the music gets a glowing 5/5.