Jazz-Herbst in Bad Hofgastein: Poetic sounds and impressive talents

Jazz-Herbst in Bad Hofgastein: Poetic sounds and impressive talents

In Bad Hofgastein there is a musical highlight before: Jazz-Herbst begins in a week and promises a colorful program that is presented from the organizer side of the Hofgasteiner Jazzclub sawmill under the motto "Lirico". This year, the focus is on artists, whose music touches the hearts and plays with deep emotions, explains Sepp Grabmair, the impresario of the event.

The festival will run for five days and comprises seven concerts that are listed by different small groups, including Duos and quintets. The opening of the festival is spectacular: the trio around Lorenz Raab, consisting of guitarist Philipp van Endert and the drummer Florian Klinger, will deliver the first performance.

emerging talent and international stars

A special highlight is the appearance of Bernd Reiter's quintet, which the talented clarinetist Virginia McDonald from Canada will present. She is highly regarded in her home country and is flanked by the extraordinary French trumpeter Stephane Belmondo. This meeting of talents promises to become an unforgettable experience.

In addition, the impressive Cosima Schmid, daughter of the renowned star violinist Benjamin Schmid, will show her arts on the piano. In the afternoon, the Sinfonia de Carnival in the Hotel Blü will be heard, followed by an evening concert in the sawmill with the Italian double bass player Rosario Bonaccorso and his quartet.

a touch of India for the festival degree

Jazz-Herbst finds its crowning conclusion with a unique trio that beats cultural bridges between different music styles. The Italian accordionary virtuoso Luciano Biondini will come together with the experienced Sitar player Klaus Falschlunger and the Tabla player Niti Biswas. This trio brings the sounds of India to Bad Hofgastein and will enchant the listeners with a harmonious fusion of contemporary jazz and traditional Indian music.

The anticipation for the festival increases, and the variety of the program shows that jazz autumn is an important way for artists to present themselves to a wide audience and to touch the viewers with their emotional performances. More information about this exciting musical occasion can be found in detail on Salzburg.ORF .