Martin Listabarth

Join us for a concert by Austrian jazz pianist and composer

About the Concert

On his sophomore solo release “Dedicated” dives deep into the topic of personal inspirations, resulting in an album that combines tonal elegance and musical ingenuity with playfulness, wit and a heavy dose of storytelling.It’s not unusual for a musician to dedicate an album or song to someone that has been influential in their life. Austrian pianist Martin Listabarth takes this one step further, though, using the story of 10 people who’ve fascinated or inspired him as the basis of 10 highly original compositions.

Musically, it’s a treasure trove of solo piano technique, running the full spectrum from soft and melancholic to dramatic and bold. Shimmering, classical-inspired ballads give way to blues-infused vamps and high-octane swing. The resulting collection of music is both playful and challenging, accessible yet complex – something heightened by the narrative that inspires each song.

“Hercule Poirot” dedicated to the author Agatha Christie sits alongside tributes to an eclectic cast of characters including archaeologist Maria Reiche („Nazca Lines“), the soccer player Diego Maradona („The Hand of God“) and scientist Alan Turing („Turing’s Pattern“). This concept of storytelling is not new to Listabarth; his wellreceived solo debut entitled ‘Short Stories’ (2019) also contemplated the idea of narrative in music and a passion for the character arc.

“Dedicated” takes this further, though, taking the listener on a captivating journey that stimulates the imagination.

Find more information on the ACFNY website.

Image Credits: Theresa Pewal

ACFNY LATECOMER AND RSVP POLICY

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Host or Publisher Austrian Cultural Forum NY