About this event
CrossOver Collective is an original project by pianist and composer Marek Novotný that connects jazz, chamber music, and polyphonic singing. The original compositions move on the boundary between improvisation and carefully constructed composition. Delicate sound coloration, strings, and vocals create a chamber atmosphere that will appeal to lovers of jazz and classical music alike.
CrossOver Collective represents one of the most distinctive faces of the current Czech jazz scene. In this project, pianist and composer Marek Novotný combines jazz improvisation with chamber classics and inspiration from Czech and world folklore. The result is original works that are close to concert songs – melodically rich, thoughtfully constructed, and at the same time open to spontaneous musical dialogue.
The ensemble uses an unconventional combination of string instruments, piano, double bass, drums, and vocals. The atmosphere of the concert is focused rather than spectacular, building on detail, color, and mutual listening between the musicians. The project brings a unique combination of classical and jazz aesthetics to the Czech scene – progressive, but not experimental; simply music that has a soul, drive, and its own language.
Marek Novotný studied jazz composition in the United States, has also worked in Norway, and has collaborated with a number of leading Czech and foreign musicians. His work moves between jazz and classical music and draws inspiration from both Czech and world folk music. In addition to his own jazz projects, he composes for diverse instrumental ensembles – from chamber groups to big bands and orchestras.
Lineup: Marek Novotný (piano), Ondřej Štajnochr (double bass), Tomáš Hobzek (drums), string quartet led by violinist Marie Hasoňová
Start: 20:00
Doors: 19:30
At the door: 300 Kč
Presale: 300 Kč Tickets online
Available for purchase at:
MUNICIPAL THEATRE BOX OFFICE VARNSDORF, Partyzánů 1442, Varnsdorf (CZ)
MUNICIPAL INFORMATION CENTER VARNSDORF, Otáhalova 1260, Varnsdorf (CZ)
MUNICIPAL INFORMATION CENTER RUMBURK, Lužické nám. 103, Rumburk (CZ)
HOUSE OF BOHEMIAN SWITZERLAND, Křinické nám. 10, Krásná Lípa (CZ)
MUNICIPAL INFORMATION CENTER ŠLUKNOV, Zámek, Zámecká 642, Šluknov (CZ)
Concert with both seating and standing room
