Stefan Rusconi — Piano Solo Konzert - Malanser Gespräche - Kino

The Swiss jazz pianist Stefan Rusconi, who lives in Berlin and Zurich, will give a deep insight into his work with a solo concert, followed by the "Malanser Gespräch" and the film screening of "Köln 75".

Stefan Rusconi, born in Zurich in 1979, is a border crosser between jazz, experimental sound art and film music. After studying jazz at the Zurich University of the Arts, he founded the award-winning trio "Rusconi". He realises sound installations, numerous theatre projects and makes film music. He not only composed the music for "Köln 75", but also stood in front of the camera as a hand double for the piano scenes. Rusconi lives in Berlin and Zurich and always combines musical virtuosity with narrative power in his projects. His solo album "SOLACE" was released in October 2024.

17.00 ⤐ SOLACE & What Keith Plays
Solo piano concerto by Stefan Rusconi.

Stefan Rusconi plays compositions and improvisations from his new solo album and the soundtrack he composed for the film "Köln 75".

18.00 ⤐ Malans Talk N°2
Cultural journalist Mathias Balzer in conversation with Stefan Rusconi

Stefan Rusconi is the second guest in our live podcast "Malanser Gespräche".
In an interview with cultural journalist Mathias Balzer, Stefan talks about his work and his return to music.

"The album "Solace" is my encouragement to everyone to never give up and to face their demons. It is my invitation to go deep into the inner darkness and come out stronger." Stefan Rusconi

The conversation is recorded and appears shortly afterwards as a podcast.

19.30 ⤐ Cologne 75
Cinema in the stars.

KÖLN 75 tells the rousing and true story of the rebellious 18-year-old Vera Brandes, who confidently and passionately puts everything on the line to make her dream come true. Against the will of her conservative parents, she booked the Cologne Opera House at her own risk to bring Keith Jarrett to Cologne for a concert in January 1975. She doesn't know it yet, but this improvised hour at the piano, which threatens to fail until the end, is immortalized on record and considered by many to be one of the most popular works of art of the 20th century: Keith Jarrett's "The Köln Concert".

Director: Ido Fluk
With: Mala Emde, John Magaro, Alexander Scheer, Ulrich Tukur, Jördis Triebel, Susanne Wolff