Kolsimcha – The World Quintet (Switzerland)

Thursday, October 9, 2008 20:00     Mount Fortress     Free admission

Olivier Truan, Piano
Slava Cernavca, Clarinet
Ariel Zuckermann, Flute
Daniel Fricker, Bass
Christoph Staudenmann, Drums

Programme:
Michael Heitzler: On the Move/ Those Very Short Moments/ The Cuckoo and the Mole/ The Rod/ Flatbush Minyon Bulgar
Olivier Truan: Noah/ Kiss the Frog/ À Bout de Souffle/ Dance in Eleven/ Jerusalem/ The Chase

Since their formation in 1986, the unique sound of Kolsimcha has captivated and enthralled the demanding audiences at New York's Carnegie Hall and London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, as well as those of the most renowned jazz, classical and world music festivals on three continents. Through their original music language, sheer enthusiasm and virtuosity, they generate a concert atmosphere unlike any other group.

The “fantastic five” creates a groundbreaking mix of thrilling jazz improvisations, dazzling symphonic sounds and exotic Mediterranean melodies, alternating with poignant ballads and sensuous Eastern European rhythms.

“…Kolsimcha, a band which imparts the pure joy of playing, a superb band!...”
Die Welt

Duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, no interval