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Where are we now atrin madani & band.

Atrin Madani ist ein Weltreisender in Sachen Jazz. In seinem Berliner Kiez fest verwurzelt, pendelt er zwischen Berlin und Toronto. 1998 geboren, ist er ein Berliner ohne Ost- oder West- davor, hat er die Teilung der Stadt nicht erlebt, die Mauer nie gesehen. Berlin wurde Hauptstadt und Regierungssitz, für ihn ist es vor allem die deutsche Hauptstadt des Jazz. Und da gibt es keine Grenzen, keine Mauern. Jazz ist eine universelle Sprache. Die Sprache von Atrin Madani.

Auf dem exklusiven Programm stehen Meilensteine der gehobenen Popmusik von David Bowie über Donald Fagen und Bob Dylan bis hin zu Coldplay. Wer ihn bereits bei seinen Konzerten auf dem Festival Schloss Kapfenburg, Jazzfest Montabaur oder dem renommierten Berliner ZigZag Jazzclub erlebt hat, wird sich doppelt freuen, denn er weiß, daß der Schöneberger mit persischen Wurzeln keine simplen Cover-Versionen dieser Songs singt, sondern sie in seiner musikalischen Sprache interpretieren wird.

Atrin Madani – voc Alexander Ruess – git Christian von der Goltz – p Olaf Casimir – db Tobias Backhaus – dr

Der Mond hatte frei Atrin Madani & Paul Hankinson

Wer Atrin Madani das erste Mal live erlebt, erliegt unweigerlich seinem Charme und seiner traumhaft schönen Stimme. So wird es auch dem Team der Bar jeder Vernunft gegangen sein, das dem erst 24-jährigen Schöneberger, der Vokalist im Bundesjazzorchester war und am Jazz-Institut Berlin studiert hat, in diesem Jahr für einige Abende das atmosphärische Spiegelzelt zur Verfügung stellt.

Begleitet von dem australischen Pianisten Paul Hankinson singt Madani über die Liebe: Er interpretiert Klassiker des Great American Song Books ebenso wie Kunstlieder von Johannes Brahms, widmet sich Chansons von Hildegard Knef und Charles Aznavour, singt Bowie, Bacharach oder Bond-Songs, als wären sie nur für ihn geschrieben worden

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Rheingau Musik Festival - Atrin Madani: "Where are we now?" - Schloss Westerhaus

Ingelheim am Rhein on 11.07.2024 at 20:00 o'clock

Atrin Madani: "Where are we now?" Atrin Madani, vocals Alexander Ruess, guitar Christian von der Goltz, piano Olaf Casimir, double bass Tobias Backhaus, drums THE DIVERSITY OF JAZZ You can definitely hear the charismatic Berlin singer Atrin Madani's intensive involvement with predecessors such as Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Andy Williams and Tony Bennett. However, he honors the masters by not copying them, but rather confidently going his own way. And it doesn't lead over the leftover ramps of the Great American Songbook or through the pop charts of the recent past, which have a cramped, postmodern wink. Based on the sound aesthetics of a Norah Jones, a Diana Krall or a Till Brönner, Madani, son of Iranian immigrants, dedicates himself to a hand-picked selection of songs that have so far remained largely unsung in jazz, and shines above all with one thing: his velvety smoothness , mysterious voice. Tickets for: 48,– euros Food and drinks from one hour before the start of the event

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• On 11.07.2024 at 20:00 o'clock

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Weingut Schloss Westerhaus Westerhaus 55218 Ingelheim am Rhein

Tel.: (0049) 6130 6674 Homepage: https://www.schloss-westerhaus.de/ Mail: [email protected]

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Tel.: (0049) 67 23 / 60 21 70 Homepage: https://www.rheingau-musik-festival.de Mail: [email protected]

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Atrin Madani: „Welcome To My World“

On piano: paul hankinson.

In their new programme "Welcome To My World", the two partners in creativity once again plunge into the international and cross-genre music scene full of curiosity, zest for action and a love of musical detail.

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From Persia to Performing German Schlager From the 1920s: Atrin Madani

Kevin clarke, operetta research center, 23 december, 2017, it’s always a special treat to see new – and interesting – people coming to musical material that some consider ‘old fashioned’ and ‘out of touch’ with current political (or cultural) debates. as it turns out, it all depends on who sings it, and where and how. here is atrin madani, a “german jazz singer with persian roots” (as the official press release says) getting ready to present a program of songs from the 1920s-40s . together with russian pianist andrey vinichenko..

Atrin Madani performing selections from “The Book of Mormon” in Berlin. (Photo: James Rea for Artists in Berlin)

Madani’s family left Iran in 1979 before the revolution, he was brought up in Berlin-Schöneberg where he came into contact with the distinct history of the area, ranging from Christopher Isherwood’s Goodbye to Berlin novels to today’s aggressive discussions about “refugees” and “racism” in German society. Madani moved to Dresden recently to study jazz at the Hochschule Carl Maria von Weber. But he’s back in Berlin on December 30 to sing anything from “Embraceable You” to “Speak Low.” There are also some early Tonfilm operetta hits like “Irgendwo auf der Welt” by Werner Richard Heymann.

Madani sang at the garden concert of the German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, this summer, looking like an update of Sam Sparro (“Paradise People”) with his slick mustache. He also performed as a soloist at the Philharmonie in Berlin. So he’s no inexperienced amateur, despite his youth. And that’s quite a wonder, to witness such a naturally charismatic stage personality unfolding and developing. I confess, I’ve seen Madani perform many times over the years, and if there ever was someone to keep an eye on – he’s it!

Atrin Madani performing at the garden party of Germany’s president Steinmeier, in 2017. (Photo: Private)

He was part of a lecture tour, in which Hans-Jürgen Schatz read from the Isherwood novels and Madani sang music from Kander & Ebb’s Cabaret , together with Sophia Euskirchen who later starred as Sally Bowles at Tipi am Kanzleramt. The three of them will reprise this Isherwood reading in March 2018 at Berlin’s Renaissance Theater .

The December concert is at PRIMOBUCH , a book shop in Berlin. Not the flashiest of operetta locations, maybe. But as someone said a long time ago: to give operetta new life, you have to take it out of its routine settings and bring it to new locations with new people who offer new interpretations.

Atrin Madani performing jazz standards at a concert, with the United Big Band Berlin. (Photo: Natalie Moeckel)

If one thing is sure, Atrin Madani will offer something very different than Klaus Florian Vogt with his December operetta concert at the Deutsche Oper Berlin , which was so old fashioned and boring that it almost killed any joy one might have with the famous Léhar and Kálmán tunes from Land des Lächelns and Gräfin Mariza . Two 1920s shows with strong male leads.

Madani goes down a different path, closer to what is currently happening at Gorki Theater with Alles Schwindel or at the Komische Oper with Märchen im Grand Hotel .

To have a jazz singer of Persian origin tackling the music of people who once had to escape Germany (such as Heymann and Weill) is poignant. And wonderful. And it’s a more worthwhile contribution to the current operetta revival than having Christian Thielemann present UFA hits at the Dresden New Year’s concert that have a notorious Nazi flavour: music critic Manuel Brug recently published an outraged article about this, complaining about songs included in Dresden that were once performed for SS troops.

Just in case this isn’t clear already, I very much prefer the Madani way. Better still, I hope there will soon be a recording of Madani and Vinichenko. After years of Max Raabe almost exclusively claiming this material for himself, it’s high time for a different (and additional) way of handling this repertoire. To move things forward into a new era. Bringing operetta and Schlager music together with literature and a book shop is not the worst way to go about it.

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Rheingau Musik Festival - Atrin Madani: "Where are we now?" - Schloss Westerhaus

Ingelheim am Rhein on 11.07.2024 at 20:00 o'clock

Atrin Madani: "Where are we now?" Atrin Madani, vocals Alexander Ruess, guitar Christian von der Goltz, piano Olaf Casimir, double bass Tobias Backhaus, drums THE DIVERSITY OF JAZZ You can definitely hear the charismatic Berlin singer Atrin Madani's intensive involvement with predecessors such as Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Andy Williams and Tony Bennett. However, he honors the masters by not copying them, but rather confidently going his own way. And it doesn't lead over the leftover ramps of the Great American Songbook or through the pop charts of the recent past, which have a cramped, postmodern wink. Based on the sound aesthetics of a Norah Jones, a Diana Krall or a Till Brönner, Madani, son of Iranian immigrants, dedicates himself to a hand-picked selection of songs that have so far remained largely unsung in jazz, and shines above all with one thing: his velvety smoothness , mysterious voice. Tickets for: 48,– euros Food and drinks from one hour before the start of the event

Dates for this event

• On 11.07.2024 at 20:00 o'clock

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Weingut Schloss Westerhaus Westerhaus 55218 Ingelheim am Rhein

Tel.: (0049) 6130 6674 Homepage: https://www.schloss-westerhaus.de/ Mail: [email protected]

Contact details

Rheingau Musik Festival Konzert GmbH Rheinallee 1 65375 Oestrich-Winkel

Tel.: (0049) 67 23 / 60 21 70 Homepage: https://www.rheingau-musik-festival.de Mail: [email protected]

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Cultural life of Moscow city is various and rich! Operas, ballets, symphonic concerts... Russian composers have created some of the most beautiful classical music. Russian classical music is very popular in Moscow. It is performed in many beautiful historical venues. Do not forget to include a visit to a concert hall in your itinerary when you are planning your stay in Moscow! And do it in advance.

There are almost no restrictions on dress code in Russian theatres. Visitors may wear jeans and sports shoes, they may have a backpack with them. Only shorts are not allowed.

A typical feature of Russian theatre – visitors are bringing a lot of flowers which they present to their favorite performers after the show.

Here are some practical advices where to go and how to buy tickets.

The Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi Theatre is the oldest, the most famous and popular opera and ballet theatre in Russia. The word “Bolshoi” means “big” in Russian. You can buy a ticket online in advance, 2-3 months before the date of performance on the official website . Prices for famous ballets are high: 6-8 thousand rubles for a seat in stalls. Tickets to operas are cheaper: you can get a good seat for 4-5 thousand rubles. Tickets are cheaper for daytime performances and performances on the New Stage. The New Stage is situated in the light-green building to the left of the Bolshoi's main building. The quality of operas and ballets shown on the New Stage is excellent too. However, you should pay attention that many seats of the Bolshoi’s Old and New Stages have limited visibility . If you want to see the Bolshoi’s Old Stage but all tickets are sold out, you can order a tour of the theatre. You can book such a tour on the official website.

If you want, following Russian tradition, to give flowers to the performers at the end of the show, in the Bolshoi flowers should be presented via special staff who collects these flowers in advance.

In August the Bolshoi is closed.

The Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Music Theatre

This theatre is noteworthy. On one hand, it offers brilliant classical opera and ballet performances. On the other hand, it is an experimental venue for modern artists. You can check the program and buy tickets online here http://stanmus.com/ . If you are opera lover, get a ticket to see superstar Hibla Gerzmava . The theatre has a very beautiful historic building and a stage with a good view from every seat. Tickets are twice cheaper than in the Bolshoi.

The Novaya Opera

“Novaya” means “New” in Russian. This opera house was founded in 1991 by a famous conductor Eugene Kolobov. Its repertoire has several directions: Russian and Western classics, original shows and divertissements, and operas of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is very popular with Muscovites for excellent quality of performances, a comfortable hall, a beautiful Art Nouveau building and a historic park Hermitage, which is situated right next to it. You can buy tickets online here http://www.novayaopera.ru/en .

Galina Vishnevskaya Opera Center

The Opera Center has become one of the best theatrical venues in Moscow. It was founded in 2002 by great diva Galina Vishnevskaya. Nowadays its artistic director is Olga Rostropovich, daughter of Galina Vishnevskaya and her husband Mstislav Rostropovich, great cellist and conductor. Not only best young opera singers perform here, but also world music stars do; chamber and symphonic concerts, theatrical productions and musical festivals take place here. You can see what is on the program here http://opera-centre.ru/theatre . Unfortunately “booking tickets online” is available in Russian only. If you need help, you can contact us at and we can book a ticket for you. 

Tchaikovsky Concert Hall and The Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory

These are two major concert halls for symphonic music in Moscow. Both feature excellent acoustics, impressive interior, various repertoire and best performers. You can check the program here http://meloman.ru/calendar/ . You need just to switch to English. Booking tickets online is available only for owners of Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian phone numbers. If you need help, you can contact us and we can book a ticket for you. 

Moscow International Performing Arts Center (MIPAC)

This modern and elegant concert hall houses performances of national and foreign symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, solo instrumentalists, opera singers, ballet dancers, theatre companies, jazz bands, variety and traditional ensembles. Actually, it has three concert halls placed on three different levels and having separate entrances. The President of MIPAC is People’s Artist of the USSR Vladimir Spivakov, conductor of “Virtuosy Moskvy” orchestra. You can see pictures of the concert halls here http://www.mmdm.ru/en/content/halls . The program is impressive in its variety but is not translated into English. You can contact us at and we can find a performance for you.

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Highlights:.

• Experience medieval Kitay Gorod (China town).
• Wander picturesque Red Square and Alexander Garden.
• Explore grand Christ the Savior Cathedral on our Red Square tour.
• Breathtaking panoramic views from Patriarch bridge.
• Enjoy a hearty lunch on the large open verandah and marvel at the stunning views of the Kremlin.
• Learn about Russian culture from the local through relaxed cultural discussions.

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Red square:.

Russia and Moscow are synonymous with Red Square and the Kremlin and that's hardly surprising as you'll find these places absolutely stunning!

• - Walk-through the Resurrection Gate and don’t forget to flip a coin so you’ll be sure to come back one day!
• - Visit the world's famous Kazan Cathedral .
• - See the State Department Store (GUM), once the Upper Trading Stalls, which were built over a century ago and still operating!
• - Admire the lovely St. Basil's Cathedral! The French diplomat Marquis de Custine commented that it combined "the scales of a golden fish, the enamelled skin of a serpent, the changeful hues of the lizard, the glossy rose and azure of the pigeon's neck" and wondered at "the men who go to worship God in this box of confectionery work".
• - Walk by Lobnoye Mesto (literally meaning "Execution Place", or "Place of Skulls"), once Ivan the Terrible's stage for religious ceremonies, speeches, and important events.
• - Entering the Alexander Garden , you’ll take in spectacular views of Russian architecture from ancient to Soviet times, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with an eternal flame. Watch Changing of the Guard Ceremony every hour in summer and every half an hour in winter.

Kitai-gorod:

Stroll along medieval Kitai-gorod with its strong ancient Russia feel, known for its bohemian lifestyle, markets and arts.

• - Nikolskaya Street. Here you will find the Russia's first publishing house, the second oldest monastery, and Ferryn Pharmacy, known as the number one pharmacy back in Soviet times and famous for its Empire-style architecture.
• - Ilinka Street. The financial street of the Kitaigorod (China Town) district, where you’ll find the Gostiny Dvor (Merchant’s Yard), which is now a showroom for Ferraris and Maseratis. The street was designed in the 1790s by Catherine the Great.
• - Varvarka street. The oldest street in Moscow, which dates back to the 14th century, and still has remnants of early Muscovite architecture, such as the Old English Court and the Palace of the Romanov’s.
• - Kamergersky Lane. Only a small road of about 250 meters, it is home to some of the oldest artifacts of the city, as each building holds a fascinating story. Some of Russia's most famous writers, poets, and composers from as far back as the Golden Age of Russian culture, have lived or worked on this lane.

Historic City Center

Walk the historical old center of Moscow with its cool local vibe, including the main Tverskaya street , and indulge in desserts in the first grocery “Eliseev's store” , housed in an 18th century neoclassical building, famous for its baroque interior and decoration.

From our tour. Impressions of our American tourist:

At 3:30, as energy flagged, lunch was on the agenda at a Ukrainian restaurant.  Just in time!  We asked our guide to order for us.  We all had the same thing....borscht (the Ukrainian version has beans and more tomatoes than the Russian version, which has more beets and includes beef). 

The special high bread served is called galushki.  Our main course was golubtsy...a dish of minced meat rolled in braised cabbage leaves.  Both dishes called for optional sour cream as a topping....of course, yes, please....I recommend it. 

Full, satisfied, and completely refreshed, it was off to Red Square and St. Basil's and GUM department store.  Red Square is not so named because of the color of the brick walls of the Kremlin.  Rather the word for 'red' and the word for 'beautiful' are similar in pronunciation....and, there you have it. 

As we made the turn by the National Museum in front of which is the mounted sculpture of the "Marshall of Victory," Giorgy Zhukov from WWII and caught our first view of St. Basil's, my friend and I simultaneously emitted "Oooohhhhh!"  There it was....the iconic onion domes of St. Basil's!  Hooray....it was open until 7....we had about 30 minutes and were allowed in, AND we could take photos with no flash. 

Now, I can give you a taste of what we saw in the other cathedrals in Cathedral Square.  What we learned is that St. Vasily and St. Basil are one in the same....Russian/English.  He was a common man who wandered Moscow unclothed and barefoot.  But, all, even Ivan the Terrible, heeded his opinions derived from his visions.  Ivan had this cathedral built over his tomb. 

As we exited and took photos up close of the onion domes, Inna presented us with chocolate (how did she know we were ready for another energy boost, and we each got a big piece of chocolate.  The baby's name pictured on the wrapper of this famous Russian chocolate is Alyonka....the Russian Gerber baby, don't you think? 

One could wear out the credit card in GUM's (capitalized because it is actually a government abbreviation), but the 'kitty' and my credit card stayed in my pocket as we strolled through the glass-topped arcade. 

We then strolled through some of Moscow's lovely pedestrian streets; paused to listen as a wonderful quartet performed Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" in an underground passage to cross the busy street (hooray!....we DID have our 'classical concert' experience after all; a request Alina tried in vain to fill because none was scheduled those days), saw the Bolshoi, which means 'big' (my friend has yet to recover that their performance schedule did not coincide with our cruise), saw the Central Telegraph Building, dating from the 1930's, and made our way to the Ritz-Carlton to see the night view of Moscow from the rooftop bar, called O2. 

There were fleece blankets to wrap yourself in....yes, it got that cold when the sun set.  We each ordered something hot to drink...the ginger, mint, lemon tea served to me in a parfait glass (for 600 rubles...about $9....you pay for the view here!) was delightful and hit the spot perfectly.  It was time to call it a night....

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting city tour, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time.

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