SwingING. Big Band

In the organizer's words:

The SwingING. Bigband presents a concert program that revives the sound and atmosphere of the great swing orchestras. The focus is on compositions and arrangements by Duke Ellington and his close musical companion Billy Strayhorn, whose works are still considered milestones in the big band literature today.

Billy Strayhorn, one of the most important jazz composers and arrangers of the 20th century, played a decisive role in shaping the typical Ellington sound. Titles such as Take the "A" Train, Chelsea Bridge, Lotus Blossom or Satin Doll bear witness to his stylistic sophistication, harmonic complexity and his fine feel for orchestral timbres. Other works by composers such as Count Basie, who shaped the repertoire of this period, will also be performed.

Under the direction of Gero Weiland, SwingING. demonstrates the bandwidth of the big band sound between precise ensemble work, solo improvisations and expressive dynamics. The concert is aimed at all those who appreciate the musical quality and elegance of the swing era and want to experience the music in an authentic sound setting.

Price information:

Free admission - donation appreciated