Maria Baptist

• Jazz, Blues, Swing & Chanson

»Maria Baptist’s rhapsodic, free-flowing piano style is reminiscent of Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett,« writes the renowned Downbeat Magazine, naming the pianist and composer in the same breath as two of the great jazz pianists of our time. The recordings for the new album were made during her debut at the Elbphilharmonie. Maria Baptist’s piano solo cycle interweaves the grand dramaturgy of symphonic works with her profound improvisations to create a new sound experience. Between her powerful virtuosity, subtle polyphony in the spirit of Bach and her boundless lyricism, Maria Baptist’s music reveals an attitude to life of freedom and courage and thus becomes a message to be guided by hopes rather than fears.

PERFORMERS

Maria Baptist piano & composition

PROGRAM

»Hopes & Fears«