This time, the Wilde Jazzorchester and its conductor Martin Auer transform the stories of 1001 Nights into jazz fairy tales. They will be presenting their latest narrative concert live on these two dates, following on from ‘The Ghost of Canterville,’ ‘The Ballad of Robin Hood’ and ‘The Jungle Book.’

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“Since jazz is one of the most intriguing languages out there, it’s natural to want to combine it with texts and poetry.”

In its new series of jazz events in the Tischlerei the Big Band of the Deutsche Oper Berlin presents six themed concerts featuring smaller formations of the Big Band and guests. The concerts focus on a particular subject or composer, amalgamating music and poetry. Texts, biographical information, poetry and background information on the evening’s unifying theme combine to produce a unique experience for the audience.
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