Stefano Bollani: Piano Variations on Jesus Christ Superstar
About this event
Jazz pianist Stefano Bollani was 14 when he saw the film Jesus Christ Superstar for the first time. It was an overwhelming experience for the teenager, he immediately fell in love with the music, the story and the whole atmosphere of the piece. Now – after nearly 30 years of making music, recordings and concerts – Bollani decided to create his own version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera. Bollani wanted his interpretation of “JCS” to be completely different from a Broadway or London production. He chose the piano solo formula, “because it’s a love affair between myself and this music.”
Under his hands the music is filled with new life: Bollani transforms it into virtuoso jazz, without depriving the original of its identity. As with his other projects, Bollani wanders brilliantly through the history of jazz – always with the necessary (self) irony.
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Stream available to watch for 72 hours.
Programme
1. Concert – approx. 90 min programme
Repertoire
Stefano Bollani: Piano Variations on Jesus Christ Superstar
The concert is streamed live from Jazzfestival Esslingen (Germany).
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