From classical to jazz to pop, tango and soul – the music which the two virtuosos, MARIE SPAEMANN and CHRISTIAN BAKANIC, used to create on their own, have since united and been making the most of it on two (-and-a-half) instruments. They … read more »
In the 23rd year of its existence the INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION FESTIVAL (Feb. 19th. – Mar. 20th, 2022) offers a month-long program of exciting artists at renowned Viennese venues, showcasing the accordion and its multitude of artistic facets. The Accordion Festival Vienna last … read more »
The MÜNSTERLAND FESTIVAL presents music and art at great venues in the Münsterland region every two years, bringing us up to fall 2021. This year has a special guest: AUSTRIA. Lively, versatile, exciting: this is what the program of the Münsterland Festival, … read more »
A colorful, slight chamber-music-like style mix, that translates into wonderful gripping pieces and grows into a real listening experience -– exactly such a mix is presented by MARIE SPAEMANN and CHRISTIAN BAKANIC on their first joint album “Metamorphosis” (Preiser Records; release date … read more »
Christian Bakanic, an Austrian accordionist and composer, studied folk music at the Johann Joseph Fux conservatory in Graz, classical accordion at Graz University of Arts and has already made his mark as a jazz musician in Austria. His musical approaches and experiences … read more »
This article is part of the brochure “Jazz in Austria”. The full brochure is available as a free PDF download at the end of this page. It is the vast musical diversity that distinguishes today’s Austrian jazz scene, providing acclaim and attention well beyond … read more »