Daniel Weltlinger launches Koblenz
Australian born Daniel Weltlinger, has collaborated with musicians all over the world. Regarded by many as one of the world's leading violinists and composers, he is inspired by the music of French-Gypsy composer, Django Reinhardt.
In 2011, Daniel released a beautiful centenary tribute CD of Reinhardt's music, Souvenirs. Since then he has lived and worked in Europe, strengthening his ties with the Reinhardt family and performing regularly with Lulo Reinhardt. Now he is returning to Australia for a brief tour to launch Koblenz, his next CD, a collection of new originals. Music lovers will have a chance to hear him in full flight at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre in early October, sharing his new music with an ensemble of fine Australian musicians.
Koblenz is the first in a series of sequels to Souvenirs, and is proudly sponsored by French Bank, BNP Paribas in Australia. The new album of original compositions has a multilayered storyline that commemorates the life and times of Django Reinhardt, the Reinhardt family based in Koblenz, the story of Sinti and Roma in Europe, as well as referencing Daniel's multi-national European family heritage and the Yiddish language which originates from the Rhineland region in Germany where Koblenz is located.
Of French-Hungarian-Israeli family background, Berlin based Daniel Weltlinger is highly acclaimed for his distinctive sound and improvisational approach in the genres of Gypsy-swing, Jazz, Klezmer and experimental/free-improvised music. Frequently in demand as a solo recording/performance artist with some of the world’s top musicians in a variety of different formats he is highly sought after for his technical and musical mastery.
On Friday the 10th October, we'll have the pleasure to host Daniel for an exceptional night at Box Hill Community Arts Centre.
Thoroughly enjoyed this magical night. Beautiful music createdby Daniel Wetlinger and his team.