Dresden Musik Festspeile: Fascinating Fusion Of Jazz And Classical Music

Experience Dresden Musik Festspeile: Fascinating Fusion Of Jazz And Classical Music, an unforgettable concert film that transports you to the stunning St. Pauli church ruins in Dresden’s Hechtviertel—an atmospheric, glass‑roofed venue that has become a hub of urban musical excitement. At the heart of the program is cello‑master Jean‑Guihen Queyras, whose technical precision, clear tone and passion for the essence of music shine as he introduces the rarely heard jazz facet of his instrument. Together with saxophonist Raphaël Imbert, pianist Pierre‑François Blanchard and percussionist Sonny Troupé, Queyras launches the night with “Invisible Stream,” a composition that illustrates how music bridges people and cultures, sparking an engaging dialogue that blends Imbert’s improvisations with works by Schubert, Wagner and Ornette Coleman. The setlist is a vibrant collage of classic and cinematic highlights, including: Sergei Prokofiev’s “Alexander Nevsky” (Cantata Op. 78, score from the 1938 Eisenstein film); Bernard Herrmann’s “Carlotta’s Portrait” from *Vertigo*; Franz Schubert’s “Meeres Stille” D216; Sonny Troupé’s “Romance”; Prokofiev’s “Lieutenant Kijé” Symphonic Suite Op. 60 (based on the 1934 film score); Gaetano Donizetti’s “A furtive tear” from *L’elisir d’amore*; Carla’s “Bley Lawns”; Raphaël Imbert’s “Elegiac Suite”; and Pierre‑François Blanchard’s “Pré Vert.” This cinematic concert is more than a performance—it’s a sonic festival that celebrates the dialogue between jazz and classical traditions, brought to life in one of Dresden’s most captivating venues. Don’t miss the chance to witness this extraordinary fusion—details and tickets are available online.