Chilly Gonzales

In the artist's words:

Chilly Gonzales is a true all-round talent. He delights fans and critics not only with his solo concerts, but also with collaborations with other artists, his music school and his book "Enya".

Chilly Gonzales is known for the intimate piano touch of his bestselling trilogy "Solo Piano" as well as for his sweat-inducing show and his compositions for award-winning stars. He fills the world's great philharmonic halls in his slippers and bathrobe - every night he can be seen performing a sublime solo concert, dissecting the musicology of a Billie Eilish hit and showing off his lyrical prowess as a rapper. He performs and writes songs with Jarvis Cocker, Feist and Drake and won a Grammy for his collaboration on Daft Punk's best album of the year.

As a culmination of years of research into teaching, Chilly Gonzales opened his own music school in 2018: The Gonzervatory. His book on Guilty Pleasures, "Enya", received critical acclaim when it was published in several languages in 2020. Most recently, Gonzo released the new classic Christmas album "A Very Chilly Christmas" and its accompanying old-school TV special "A Very Chilly Christmas" as VOD.

Frequently asked questions about Chilly Gonzales

1. who is Chilly Gonzales actually?

Chilly Gonzales is a Canadian musician, pianist and producer. Born in Montreal in 1972, he became interested in music at an early age. In 1999, he moved (intermittently) to Germany, where his career continued to gain momentum. He is known for his solo piano albums and versatile collaborations. His shows create a unique musical experience.

2 What characterizes Chilly Gonzales' music?

What makes Chilly Gonzales special is his combination of different musical elements. Basically, he is anchored in classical piano music, but also uses elements from rap, pop, electronic and jazz and combines them with each other. His music is often instrumental, but sometimes also features vocals or spoken word.

3. why should I go to a Chilly Gonzales concert?

Chilly Gonzales is much more than a pianist. You don't have to be a fan of piano music to be picked up by him. His versatility and ability to harmonize elements of different genres make for a unique experience not to be missed. His shows alternate from intimate atmospheres to sweaty and uplifting moments that will leave you spellbound. You certainly won't get bored here.

4 Chilly Gonzales: Piano music and modern songs - how does that work?

Are you wondering how Chilly Gonzales manages to combine modern songs with his music and create a unique experience? In the 1Live format Pop Music Masterclass, he shows you exactly how modern songs work and how he implements them on the piano. Even if you don't understand the process directly, his idea of music still works perfectly. Classical and modern music together form a completely new experience, which was hardly tangible in this form before.

5. can I also see Chilly Gonzales in Germany?

Of course! When Chilly Gonzales tours, he also stops off in Germany. To make sure you don't miss any Chilly Gonzales events, check out rausgegangen regularly. In addition to his tour, you also have the opportunity to see him at individual festival, club or concert appearances.