Hradec Králové
10. – 14. 10. 2023

International music festival

Jazz Goes to Town

Schedule

19:30

2in2out
HLASkontraBAS Oktet

Artičok (tř. Karla IV. 13), Hradec Králové

Frequencies of Happiness

The first day of the festival will belong to two ensembles from the Czech Republic. The first is formed by young talented musicians and led by an excellent sax player from Hradec Králové. They will be followed by a duo well-recognized on the Czech scene, presenting, in an extended line-up, a special repertoire by contemporary composers. Dive into the waves of four double-basses and four voices!

TICKETS

The concert of HLASkontraBAS Octet is supported by EHP and Norway grandts.

Details about artists: 2in2out, HLASkontraBAS Oktet
17:00

Osian Roberts, The Bopportunists
Artičok (tř. Karla IV. 13), Hradec Králové

Melodies of Lightness

We’ll begin the Wednesday program with 40s to 50s American jazz, then we will move to the Beseda Studio for the performance of a French quintet presenting their imaginative music filled with twists and surprises, followed by three musicians and their highly original interpretations of existing jazz and pop pieces.

TICKETS

Details about artists: Osian Roberts, The Bopportunists
20:00

Hirsute
Lucia Cadotsch, Speak Low

Studio Beseda (Mýtská 126), Hradec Králové

Melodies of Lightness

We’ll begin the Wednesday program with 40s to 50s American jazz, then we will move to the Beseda Studio for the performance of a French quintet presenting their imaginative music filled with twists and surprises, followed by three musicians and their highly original interpretations of existing jazz and pop pieces.

TICKETS

Details about artists: Hirsute, Lucia Cadotsch, Speak Low
19:00

Hałvva
Luke Stewart, Silt Trio

Knihovna města Hradce Králové (Wonkova 1262/1a), Hradec Králové

Rhythm of Hope

On Thursday, we will welcome the stars of European and American jazz on the stage. The first on the stage will be a Polish duo presenting their unrestrained improvisation and compositions full of imagination and exceptional musical synchrony. They will be followed by three celebrated figures of the contemporary American scene, who build on the jazz tradition, approaching it with respect, but at the same time with freedom and within the context of the present day.

TICKETS

Details about artists: Hałvva, Luke Stewart, Silt Trio
17:00

Emil Viklický & Pavel Hrubý
PETROF Gallery (Na Brně 2136/4), Hradec Králové

Resonances of Good

On Friday, you can look forward to a duo formed by two leading personages of the Czech jazz scene, followed by the finest cream of Polish jazz presenting the well-recognized tradition of Polish avant-garde music. The program will continue with a unique project of a renowned Czech orchestra in collaboration with a Norwegian big band arranger and conductor.
For those still looking for music experience, a last year’s discovery on the domestic scene will perform their fusion of country, rock, and jazz.

TICKETS

Details about artists: Emil Viklický & Pavel Hrubý
17:00

Prezentace varhan Hammond
Foyer Bio Central (tř. Karla IV. 774), Hradec Králové

Attend a presentation of legendary Hammond instruments (www.hammond.eu) and Leslie speakers. During the two-hour seminar you will learn everything about them, not only from history but especially from the present. Hammond's in-house player Mr. Dirk Van der Linden from Belgium (www.dirkvanderlinden.com) will be present. The meeting will be conducted in an informal atmosphere with the opportunity to try out the instruments and discuss musical and non-musical topics.

Details about artists: Prezentace varhan Hammond
19:00

Marek Pospieszalski Oktet
Concept Art Orchestra & Helge Sunde

Bio Central (tř. Karla IV. 774), Hradec Králové

Resonances of Good

On Friday, you can look forward to a duo formed by two leading personages of the Czech jazz scene, followed by the finest cream of Polish jazz presenting the well-recognized tradition of Polish avant-garde music. The program will continue with a unique project of a renowned Czech orchestra in collaboration with a Norwegian big band arranger and conductor.
For those still looking for music experience, a last year’s discovery on the domestic scene will perform their fusion of country, rock, and jazz.

TICKETS

The Concept Art Orchestra project was supported by the Iceland / Liechtenstein / Norway grants EHP 2014–2021

Details about artists: Marek Pospieszalski Oktet, Concept Art Orchestra & Helge Sunde
22:30

Rusty Cowboys
Klub č. p. 4 (Velké nám. 145), Hradec Králové

Resonances of Good

On Friday, you can look forward to a duo formed by two leading personages of the Czech jazz scene, followed by the finest cream of Polish jazz presenting the well-recognized tradition of Polish avant-garde music. The program will continue with a unique project of a renowned Czech orchestra in collaboration with a Norwegian big band arranger and conductor.
For those still looking for music experience, a last year’s discovery on the domestic scene will perform their fusion of country, rock, and jazz.

 

Details about artists: Rusty Cowboys
15:00

Ušní střevíc Petra Slabého
Café Na kole (Velké náměstí 130/24), Hradec Králové

Jan Hocek will remember the music publicist, festival companion and especially his friend Petr Slabý through his favourite music.

 

Details about artists: Ušní střevíc Petra Slabého
17:00

Streifenjunko
Sbor kněze Ambrože (Ambrožova 729/1), Hradec Králové

Waves of Joy

The last day of the festival will begin with the performance of the duo Streifenjunko, made of the most renowned names of the Norwegian improvisational scene and experimental jazz, followed by a concert of the festival's traditional residency project. The finale will belong to Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, a unique and quite possibly Europe’s most famous “big band” of this era, whose performance will be the absolute highlight of this year’s event.

TICKETS

Details about artists: Streifenjunko
20:00

The Shape of Jazz to Come, Vol. 4
Trondheim Jazz Orchestra & Ole Morten Vågan

Bio Central (tř. Karla IV. 774), Hradec Králové

Waves of Joy

The last day of the festival will begin with the performance of the duo Streifenjunko, made of the most renowned names of the Norwegian improvisational scene and experimental jazz, followed by a concert of the festival's traditional residency project. The finale will belong to Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, a unique and quite possibly Europe’s most famous “big band” of this era, whose performance will be the absolute highlight of this year’s event.

TICKETS

 

Details about artists: The Shape of Jazz to Come, Vol. 4, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra & Ole Morten Vågan

Artists List

Waves of Joy

This year’s motto combines two notions: of music as motion and of the positive emotions it evokes. Music is created through motion and at the same time it is constantly changing together with its genres, conventions, and the way one perceives it. We aim to create a unique musical environment that would make you leave the concerts somewhat transformed. We believe that giving this year’s program a chance will take you on a journey through various musical landscapes and then bring you back, moved and enriched. Music is an important part of our world, fills it with beauty and excitement; it communicates with us in its unique way and provides us with a space where we can forget our everyday troubles and woes. Join us on the voyage to unknown, colorful places, let the sounds tug at your heartstrings, and evoke images never seen or seen but forgotten. Music will flow through you and leave something inside you, something that will change your world forever.

 

 

Tickets are available on GoOut: https://goout.net/cs/jazz-goes-to-town-2023/szlnyxv/

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