A house full of music!

Bezirkschor der Posaunenchöre in Nuremberg
(District choir of the trombone choirs in Nuremberg)

Broad spectrum: from festive brass music to traditional chorales and modern arrangements.

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We perform with around 60 brass players. The group is made up of musicians from various trombone choirs, who together create a special sound experience.

Trombone choirs stand for impressive sonority, emotional depth and a rousing dynamic that inspires the audience. In addition to classical pieces, we also perform lively and inspiring music.

Big Band Langwasser

Big Band |  Swing á la Count Basie over groovy Jazz-Rock by Joe Zawinul and Herbie Hancock up to Samba and Bossa Nova

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We are an association of ambitious musicians who have dedicated their hearts to swing and jazz. We have been living our love of this music for 30 years now. 

Brassband of the WfbM Augsfeld of the Lebenshilfe Schweinfurt

Marches, polkas, waltzes, (modern Star Wars)

Founded in 1979, there are currently 15 active musicians, all employed in a workshop, who perform around 15 times a year.
Highlights: Private audience with Pope John Paul II, performance LH anniversary guest Federal President Richard v. Weizäcker, performance in front of the state parliament in Munich, sand wine festival, musical performance in the government of Lower Franconia and inclusion award of the district of Lower Franconia.

Brass sextet of the Veitshöchheim Army Music Corps

Classic | to Modern

Brass quintet of the Nuremberg State Philharmonic Orchestra

Festive brass music | from classical to jazz

The newly founded brass quintet of the Nuremberg State Philharmonic presents its debut ‘Festive Wind Music’.
The classical instrumentation in this genre is two trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba
Renowned ensembles such as ‘Canadian Brass’ and ‘Art of Brass Vienna’ have established brass music for a wide audience. W

Blech Mafia Nürnberg

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Brass ensemble with percussion

Blech`n Wood

Soul Bigband Funk, Soul & Motown at its best!

The B&W Soul Bigband is a rousing ensemble of around 20 talented musicians who set stages alight with their concentrated energy and passionate groove. From the legendary hits of Stevie Wonder, Prince and James Brown to the groovy neo-soul of Cory Wong, Snarky Puppy or Electro Deluxe, the B&W Soul Bigband brings the groovy songs of this style with rich brass sections and driving rhythms live music that goes straight to the heart and legs!
Let's groove!

Alex Boldin 

Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar| Fingerstyle | Instrumental

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When Alex Boldin picks up the guitar, he invites his listeners on a musical journey through the tonal worlds of the acoustic guitar.The winner of the Fingerstyle Collective Guitar Festival 2022 skillfully combines the virtuoso skills and complex techniques of fingerstyle with his intuitive feeling for melodies. This sometimes creates interesting, rhythmic structures, at other times playful, harmonious tone sequences and often tasteful motifs, which interweave both elements cleverly and invite you to dream.After more than 100 live performances on four different continents and in over 15 countries, Alex is now ready to release his first solo guitar album "TIMEout". In collaboration with the renowned Canadian guitarist and producer Antoine Dufour and in cooperation with Timezone Records, 13 selected original compositions will be released at the end of 2022.In the acoustic guitar scene, Alex is no longer a stranger as well - numerous big fingerstyle guitarists such as Andy McKee, Thomas Leeb, Mike Dawes, Calum Graham, Jon Gomm, Alexandr Misko, Trevor Gordon Hall and Maneli Jamal are no longer just among the most formative influences, but also part of his circle of acquaintances.Every single performance and every concert is a true spectacle for eyes and ears and is rounded off by Alex's recognizable dedication and passion for music. This result is a unique experience full of special moments which touch mind and soul.

Duo Vintgar

Elody Story - Recorder under power

Have you ever experienced a recorder that can sound like an electric guitar? A recorder from which you can elicit blatant sounds or very breathy, dreamy tones? A recorder that is as powerful as a hammer and can make even the biggest hall shake?

That's ELODY - the electro-acoustic recorder developed by Nik Tarasov for Mollenhauer Blockflötenbau in Fulda. Experience the recorder in a different way with the duo Vintgar - Vincenta Prüger and Nik Tarasov!

Förderverein zur Unterstützung musikalischer Jugendlicher e.V.
(Association for the support of young musicians)

Classical chamber music

The Förderverein zur Unterstützung musikalischer Jugendlicher e.V. was founded in December 1985 by seven people and currently has 54 members. The association is based in Nuremberg. The main objective is to help young people find themselves in their interest in music. The association does not offer music lessons as such, but some of its members are music teachers who give lessons privately or in public institutions. Around six concerts a year take place in Nuremberg and the surrounding area, mainly with classical chamber music in small formations.
music in small formations.

GigaOhm Band - The Big Band of the TH Nuremberg

Classik Big Band Jazz | Latin | Pop

The Big Band consists of students, teachers and employees of the Technische Hochschule. Musical direction: Norbert Weigand

Anna Heller

Simple and pure - piano sounds in Gregorian style 

Welcome to White Darkness, a project born out of my deep fascination with the timeless beauty of Gregorian chant. These ancient melodies, rooted in the sacred traditions of the medieval church, possess a unique power to transport listeners to a place of stillness, reflection and transcendence.
In a world that often seems chaotic and fast-paced, Gregorian chants offer a rare opportunity to pause, breathe and connect with something greater than ourselves. Their simple yet profound harmonies have the ability to calm the mind and awaken the soul - a reminder of music's enduring power to inspire.
For this project, I have collaborated with several outstanding contemporary composers, each of whom has created new, meditative and atmospheric compositions in their own unique style, inspired by the spirit of Gregorian chant. These works are not recreations of the past, but a modern reinterpretation of the essence of chant - ethereal, contemplative and deeply moving.

Through this series, I hope to share not only the beauty of these compositions, but also my belief in the importance of bringing Gregorian chant - and the meditative qualities it embodies - back into our lives. This is not just a musical journey; it is an invitation to enter a space of White Darkness, where light and shadow collide and the echoes of the past merge with the present.

Join me on this journey of discovery into the timeless appeal of Gregorian chants and their modern reinterpretations. Let these melodies lead you to a place of inner peace and reflection.

Hochdruck Böhmische

Traditional brass music that is sophisticated, refreshing and dynamic

The formation ‘Hochdruck Böhmische’ was founded at the beginning of 2023 and has pursued a very clear objective ever since: to present traditional brass music in a sophisticated, yet refreshing and dynamic way.

The musicians come from different parts of northern Bavaria and got to know each other partly through playing and partly through music studies. It quickly became clear that we all share the same passion: a passion for Bohemian brass band music. We had already been true to this before (e.g. with Mission Böhmisch and other formations), but we wanted something new: our own formation, our own sound.

As the name suggests, the focus of the repertoire is mainly on Bohemian brass music. For example, we play the ‘current’ arrangements of the Kaisermusikanten (e.g. Almtaler Polka), the Kleine Egerländer line-up (e.g. Spitzbuben Polka) and Blechverrückt (e.g. Verträumte Herzen). Of course, we also present our audience with the classics of Bohemian brass music (e.g. Auf der Vogelwiese, Südböhmische Polka and many more), incorporate our own arrangements and crown our performances with one or two solo numbers.

Program Nuremberg University of Music

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Big Band of the HfM Nuremberg - Concert

Big Band | Jazz | Classics

The Big Band of the Nuremberg University of Music under the direction of Professor Jürgen Neudert presents itself with rousing sounds and takes the audience into the world of jazz. Experience a selection of energetic and atmospheric jazz compositions performed by a dynamic ensemble of talented young musicians. Convince yourself of the pulsating atmosphere that this big band creates with its groovy sounds.
 

In addition to a performance by the HfM Big Band, our mobile canopy organ will be on show with a special programme of classical music and jazz (4 April, 4 pm, Allegro Stage).

An extraordinary concert experience awaits the audience on Friday evening at 6 pm with an unrivalled line-up: 10 grand pianos, celesta, brass and timpani unfold a tonal spectrum full of intensity and brilliance in exciting arrangements.

• Holst, Mars, the bringer of war from The Planets in an arrangement for 10 grand pianos, celesta, brass and timpani
• Liszt, Hexameron for 6 grand pianos (original title: Grandes Variations de Bravoure pour Piano sur la ‘Marche des Puritains’ de Vincenzo Bellini, composées pour le Concert de Madame la Princesse Belgiojoso au Bénéfice des Pauvres par Liszt, Thalberg, Pixis, Herz, Czerny et Chopin - this is a set of variations in which the aforementioned composers participated, but with the main part by Liszt)
• Björk, overture to the film Dancer in the dark in an arrangement for brass and timpani by Henry L. Dorn.
• In this piece, students from the Nuremberg University of Music will perform together with the North Bavarian Youth Wind Orchestra, creating a cross-generational sound experience. 

Höfner Konzerte 
auf der String Stage 

Programm:

Freitag, 4. April 2025

15:00 - 16:00 Uhr: Duo Wolfgang Bernreuter & Harry Hirschmann

Wolfgang Bernreuther, born in 1961, has been known as a blues musician beyond the borders of his region. Together with his musical partner Harry Hirschmann, he presents songs from his latest album ‘Still A Fool’. 
In addition to his own compositions, the programme also includes blues classics. And one thing is clear: as always, the audience will be immediately captivated. You can look forward to a passionate performance.
 
Harry Hirschmann, born in 1963
Discography (selection): 
- Kevin Coyne: Donat City ; Underground 
- Siren: Strange Re-Locomotion 
- Boom & the Ballroomshakers: Jumpin‘ & Jivin’ ; Good Rockin' Tonight 
- The Ballroomshakers: We've Got a Feeling ; Rockin' is our Business 
- Fred & the Roaches: Forever young - Jamming at Grello's ; New Dawn 
- Wolfgang Bernreuther: Don't Let The Devil Ride ; New Experience ; Still a Fool 

17:00 - 18:00 Uhr: The Redemption Brothers

Johnny Cash meets Tom Waits and Velvet Underground.
‘To err is human, to forgive is divine‘ - the crazy dudes of the “Redemption Brothers” have previously let off steam in bands such as the Hot Rod Gang, the Seizures, the Devil's Dandy Dogs, Quality Street, Folk's Worst Nightmare and the Rockin’ Lafayettes. 
Now they are driven to new deeds: As a string band, the men of constant sorrow have taken their souls to the rehearsal room dungeon one more time. Now they are not just asking for forgiveness - they are calling on all pilgrims to kick the devil in the arse. The misery has come to an end! 

Tommy ‘ Ted’ Nester -guitar
Arno AL. Devil's Dandy Dude - guitar
Holger ‘Hogan’ Gates - double bass

K36 Big Band

Jazz from Erlangen

The K36 Big Band is a young big band from Erlangen. Under the direction of Alexander Saal, over 30 amateur musicians dedicate themselves to the various genres that big band jazz has to offer. The big band is all about the fun of making music together - we look forward to sharing this with other people at various performances.

The K36 Big Band brings a varied mix of big band music to the stage, from 1930s swing to Latin, funk and rock to contemporary songs. The usual improvisation in the solo parts and the captivating vocal interludes of the female singers are not to be missed! The K36 Big Band has already demonstrated its skills and dedication to jazz in numerous performances. The K36 Big Band has performed several times in concert settings, as well as at the Schlossgartenfest, the Bergkirchweih, at Jazz4Free in the E-Werk, at Christmas markets in Erlangen and Fürth and at the charity dragon boat race at the Erlangen rowing club.

Of course, such an unusual band raises the question of its unusual name. This has to do with its genesis: the big band was originally founded in 2018 by school leavers from Christian-Ernst-Gymnasium. Since then, it has also found many new members outside the school and has grown into a colourful mix of talented amateur musicians. Only two things have remained the same since then: the name and the rehearsal room - K36.

Sofia Khorobrykh

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Concert pianist and piano teacher from Würzburg

King-Size Juniors 

Rock and Swing songs in Big Band style

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The "King-Size Juniors" are one of the youngest big bands in Bavaria with an average age of just 15 years, consisting of 25 musicians who present rock and swing songs in big band style with great fun and energy. It is always astonishing with what ambition and group dynamics the King-Size Juniors manage to sound really professional for their age. This formation won first prize at the Big Band Competition 2019 in Marktoberdorf and would have represented Bavaria at the nationwide Big Band Competition in Hamburg 2020 if Corona had not come. This young formation is the 5th generation of the music school "King-Size Musics" under the direction of Peter and Markus König (Haselhöhe 2, 92706 Luhe-Wildenau). The concept of "King-Size Musics" is to offer their students the opportunity to make music in a group as soon as possible. With the subtitle "Big Band Academy", the focus of the musical offer, which ranges from jazz, rock and pop to classical music, becomes clear.

King-Size Youngsters 

Rock and Swing songs in Big Band style

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The ‘King-Size Youngsters’ is one of the youngest, if not the youngest big band in Bavaria!
This children's big band consists of 31 musicians who present rock and swing songs in big band style with great fun and energy. It's always amazing to hear the playful ambition and group dynamics with which the king-size youngsters manage to sound really professional for their age.

This young formation is now the sixth generation of the ‘King-Size Musics’ music school under the direction of Markus and Peter König (Haselhöhe 2, 92706 Luhe-Wildenau).
The concept of ‘King-Size Musics’ is to offer their students the opportunity to make music in a group as soon as possible. The subtitle ‘Big Band Academy’ emphasises the focus of the musical programme, which ranges from jazz, rock and pop to classical music.

Jean Kleeb (Bärenreiter Verlag)

Compositional dialogue between classical, jazz and world music

Jean Kleeb's World programme sees itself as a compositional dialogue between classical music, jazz and world music. Classical, romantic, ragtime, jazz, samba, bossa nova, salsa, Balkan, minimal music, pop, gospel, atonal, African and oriental sounds are interwoven. The concert will be based on pieces from his 13 published piano albums, which have been created over the last 25 years. In addition to the performance of the pieces, there will be room for improvisation as a resource for all musical ideas. Suggestions from the audience will also be realised musically.

Jean Kleeb is a Brazilian composer, world pianist, choirmaster, cantor and clavichord player. His special idea is to create a dialogue between music from different cultures and times. His compositions build a bridge between world music, jazz, classical, modern and traditional culture from Latin America, Africa and Asia. Many of his works have been published by Bärenreiter (Germany) and Helbling Verlag (Austria). 
In his more than 250 compositions, he has used the most important musical genres such as mass, cantata, oratorio, singspiel, symphony, chamber music, song and piano. Kleeb's works are performed by ensembles all over the world. He regularly leads workshops in which he passes on his passion for combining different musical styles.

His works help to promote an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of musical expression and offer musicians and audiences the opportunity to discover new and exciting musical horizons.

Various ensembles of the vocational school for music MUSICATION

Classical - Rock/Pop/Jazz - Salsa 

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North Bavarian Brass Band

Brass Band Repertoire

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Under the proven direction of Mathias Wehr, the North Bavarian Brass Band will perform a thoroughly entertaining, lively, virtuoso and sometimes stormy programme with many classics from the brass band repertoire, including "Home of Legends " and "Vitae aeternum" by Paul Lovatt-Cooper, "Flight" by Mario Bürki, "Gospel Brass Machine" by Mark Taylos, "Song for Ina" by Philip Sparke with Meike Reidelbach on solo eufonium. There will also be a work by the conductor - in reference to the wooden bow ties that the band members wear at the concerts, Mathias Wehr has composed "Wooden-Bow-Ties-Celebration" for the 10th anniversary of the North Bavarian Brass Band in 2022.

NBMB Nordbayerischer Musikbund e. V.
North Bavarian Music Association

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Complete program:

Friday, 8 March 2024
11:00 am: Lebenshilfe brass band Augsfeld

Saturday, 9 March 2024
12:00 pm: Bad Kissingen district orchestra
2:00 pm: Würzburg district orchestra
2:00 pm: (acoustic stage) Clarinet orchestra
3:00 pm: WiBraPhon
16:30 pm: North Bavarian youth wind orchestra

Sunday, 10 March 2024:
10:00 am: Ansbach district orchestra
11:00 am: District youth orchestra Upper Palatinate
12:15 pm: North Bavarian youth wind orchestra
13:30 pm: WiBraPhon
14:45 pm: District Orchestra Upper Franconia

Nordbayerisches Jugendblasorchester - NBMB e.V. 
North Bavarian Youth Wind Orchestra - NBMB e.V. 

Symphonic wind music

On March 9 and 10, 2024, the selection orchestra of the NBMB invites you to two concerts as part of the akustika Nuremberg. The NBJBO will perform on Saturday at 16:30 and Sunday at 12:15 in the central foyer of the exhibition grounds. There, lovers of symphonic wind music and all those who want to become one can experience a varied program of the highest quality. The young musicians will be performing great works of symphonic wind music. 
Timor Chadik will be the musical director on the conductor's podium. Timor Chadik is particularly well known as the long-standing conductor of the Bundeswehr Big Band. Alexander Wurz on tenor horn will also be a great soloist. He is currently one of the most sought-after soloists on his instrument and will enrich the orchestra with his unmistakable sound. 
The NBJBO is one of the three select orchestras of the North Bavarian Music Association, in which music students and ambitious amateur musicians aged between 15 and 27 regularly come together to play symphonic wind music at the highest level. The 60-strong orchestra is looking forward to welcoming interested listeners.

Profs Night Big Band 

Modern, sophisticated big band sound from swing and Latin to funk and fusion

The 20-piece formation with a saxophone, trumpet and trombone section as well as a rhythm section emulates the orchestras of its great role models such as Thad Jones, Count Basie or Peter Herbolzheimer, whose arrangements are an integral part of the band book. In its concerts, the Profs Night Big Band mainly presents pieces from contemporary big band literature, ranging from swing and Latin to funk and fusion. The arrangements always leave enough room for soloists and the band's singer Rebecca Kunzelmann. The big band is musically directed by Bernhard Eckl, a qualified trumpeter and passionate big band musician. The Profs Night Big Band was formed in 2010 from an ensemble that was to perform once at the first Erlangen professors' concert - the Profs Night. Originally made up of professors and members of the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen, the group quickly took a liking to making music together... and especially jazz. In a short time, the orchestra grew into a classical big band, which has since established itself permanently.

Yvonne Smeulers - Geigensolistin (NL)

„Stradivari und Guadagnini in concert“

Gergely Szurgyi (Hanika guitars)

Classic

Same guitarist, same track, but different guitars. Which and how big differences can you hear?

Iris Vonk

Folk-Pop

Iris Vonk is a local singer/songwriter from Fürth.
My genre is folk-pop and I present acoustic versions of my songs, together with selected cover songs. 

WABBITS Big Band

Big Band | Gordon Goodwin, Pat Metheny + Co.

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Big band jazz at its finest from Franconia - Gordon Goodwin's compositions in particular drive the musicians under the direction of Matthias Zippel to new peak performances time and again - and provide the audience with an unexpectedly brilliant listening experience. 
Let's find together - you and we. 
There's really something on the ears here. These jazz maniacs savour the full tonal and dynamic range of their instruments with relish. Virtuosity with the highest musical empathy envelops the listener with every new number. Away from the usual big band clichés, the band presents itself as a musical surprise package with unusual compositions and arrangements. 

WiBraPhon

Wind music - broadly diversified

The WiBraPhon orchestra is primarily intended to provide a home for experienced and motivated musicians who have retained a hunger for new things, in which they can play an active and committed role and develop their musical talents together. The focus is on professional and highly sensitive work on music combined with a wide-ranging musical repertoire. WiBraPhon favours a predominantly soloist line-up in order to preserve the clarity of the composition as intended by the composer. The orchestra has also set itself the goal of collaborating with internationally renowned soloists and working with composers and publishers of wind music literature. The musicians' participation is entirely voluntary. The conductor of the orchestra is Prof Johann Mösenbichler.