"I improvise, therefore I am" is the theme. Musically and literarily, everything revolves around the question of the determinacy of our volitional decisions in life and in jazz. Fluent and creative improvisation at the highest level requires the lightning-fast anticipation of the next momentary sound image, whereby the realisation of this idea leaves the musician some freedom of choice. Experience our musicians improvising at the highest level. John von Düffel is responsible for the accompanying texts this time, reading from his new book "Das Wenige und das Wesentliche".

"Since jazz is one of the most fascinating languages, it makes sense to combine it with lyrics and poetry."

In its jazz series "Jazz & Lyrics", the BigBand of the Deutsche Oper Berlin presents six thematic jazz concerts in the Tischlerei with members of the BigBand and guests in smaller formations. The concerts are dedicated to a specific theme or composer and fuse music with poetry. Texts, biographical and poetry as well as background information on the respective theme make these concerts a special experience. The artistic programme is put together by Rüdiger Ruppert and Sebastian Krol.

Afterwards: Artists' Lounge