Pekka Kuusisto is considered one of the "young wild ones". Originally a classically trained violinist from Finland, he always keeps his ears open for other genres as well. He has already demonstrated his skills as a jazz violinist and his love of electronic music many times over. For this concert evening, Kuusisto and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band will dedicate themselves to a very special work - the "Forest Cover Testimonials" composed by Kirmo Lintinen. It will be played by Pekka Kuusisto as a soloist on an electric violin. In addition, he will also bring some Finnish tangos with him, which are understood as "national music" in his homeland. So these compositions are also connected with a very special concern for the Finn. The concert will be conducted by Marko Lackner.

Pekka Kuusisto, violin
Marko Lackner, conductor

Friday, March 5th 2021

20.00 h

Livestream

The 70s were dominated by rock, funk, soul and groove. Bands like Earth Wind & Fire, Queen and Chicago dominated the market, and there was really no room for antiquated big band sound. But the young Peter Herbolzheimer conquered the German market with his band "Rhythm Combination & Brass", relying on a funky, groovy rhythm section and stabbing brass sounds. He reinvented the big band sound by arranging, uniquely for the time, for only one saxophonist but eight brass players and large rhythm section. The result was a program that perfectly represents the sound of the 70s, and is still unique in big band history. A milestone, which we will dedicate ourselves to under the direction of Jörg Achim Keller in this livestream concert.

Jörg Achim Keller, conductor

Friday, March 26th 2021

20.00 h

Livestream

Jukka Perko, saxophone
Anna-Maria Helsing, conductor

Friday, March 5th 2021
20.00 h
Frankfurt
hr-Sendesaal

Dhafer Youssef, oud
Magnus Lindgren, conductor

Thursday, March 25th & Friday, March 26th 2021 20.00 h
Frankfurt hr-Sendesaal

Saturday, March 27th 2021
20.00 h
Essen Philharmonie