The actress Imogen Kogge reads letters by famous personalities such as Charles Bukowski, Louis Armstrong or Oscar Wilde. The musicians of the big band will be joined by the FAVO trio for the musical programme.

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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 five 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.