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Asphalt Festival 2021: A Citywide Celebration of Art and Music
The much-anticipated Asphalt Festival is set to take place in an unspecified city, with a diverse lineup of performances and events that promise to captivate audiences.
Organisers Christof Seeger-Zurmuhlen and Bojan Vuletic have expressed their commitment to art, considering it especially important for the festival. Performances will occur at various public spaces throughout the city, with unexpected locations adding to the festival's allure.
Music enthusiasts can look forward to the contemporary Mivos Quartet and jazz virtuoso Marius Preda gracing the stages. The avant-garde Trickster Orchestra and rapper Ebow are also scheduled to perform, offering a mix of genres that cater to a wide audience.
For those with a taste for theatre, the program includes a stage adaptation of David Foster Wallace's novel "Infinite Jest," starring Devid Striesow and Jasna Fritzi Bauer. Theater collective Pièrre.Vers presents "Im Process," an exploration of the Majdanek trial in Düsseldorf. Another intriguing performance is "Chinchilla Arschloch, waswas" by Rimini Protokoll.
The festival values direct dialogue with the audience, encouraging active participation and engagement. This is evident in the readings and discussions led by authors Frank Goosen, Max Czollek, Olivia Wenzel, and Franzobel.
Philipp Hochmair's "Jedermann reloaded" is another highlight, blending electro beats and rock sounds to create a unique and dynamic experience. The multi-award-winning piece "Dance" by Florentina Holzinger is also part of the program, promising a captivating display of movement and artistry.
Festival directors Seeger-Zurmuhlen and Vuletic have expressed their relief that the festival can take place as planned, a testament to their resilience and dedication to bringing art to the city.
The venues for the Asphalt Festival 2021 include the floating stage at Schwanenspiegel, Gustaf Gründgens Platz, D'haus Central, Berger Church, and various public spaces throughout the city.
With such a diverse and exciting lineup, the Asphalt Festival 2021 is set to be an unforgettable event for all art and music lovers. Keep an eye out for unexpected locations and be prepared for an immersive and engaging experience.
Festival-goers can immerse themselves in a blend of lifestyle and entertainment, as the Asphalt Festival 2021 offers an array of music performances and artistic events. Whether it's the contemporary Mivos Quartet, jazz virtuoso Marius Preda, the avant-garde Trickster Orchestra, rapper Ebow, or the captivating readings and discussions led by esteemed authors, there truly is something for everybody at this citywide celebration of art and music.
