Visegrad Jazz Orchestra feat. Peter Lipa
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Celebrating Innovation and Tradition in Central European Jazz
This event builds on the acclaimed success of the inaugural Visegrad Jazz Summit 2024, held in Přerov, Czech Republic. In 2026, the project reaches a new milestone, bringing together the Visegrad Jazz Orchestra (VJO) and the legendary "Father of Slovak Jazz," Peter Lipa, for an extraordinary musical collaboration.
The Creative Process
To ensure an artistically rich and cohesive experience, all performers will gather for intensive rehearsals prior to the concert. This creative residency focuses on fine-tuning the ensemble’s performance and mastering complex arrangements, blending the virtuosity of the orchestra with Peter Lipa’s iconic vocal expression.
Concert Programme Highlights:
The Future of Jazz: A major highlight of the evening will be the announcement of the winners of the Visegrad Jazz Composition Contest 2026. The audience will have the exclusive opportunity to hear the premiere of the three winning compositions, showcasing the creativity of the next generation of jazz composers.
Award Ceremony: Presentation of the competition results and the awarding of financial prizes to the talented winners.
Masters at Work: A performance of original compositions by the orchestra’s professional members and a curated selection of repertoire featuring Peter Lipa.
This balanced format fosters intergenerational dialogue and artistic exchange, offering the audience a diverse and compelling musical experience that bridges the gap between emerging talent and established legends.
Alongside special guests Peter Lipa and Martin Valihora, a first-class ensemble of performers from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland will gather on stage. The confirmed performers include:
Saxophones and Woodwinds: Kristóf Bacsó (HU), Marek Kotača (CZ), Ondřej Štveráček (CZ), Grzech Piotrowski (PL), Erik Rothenstein (SK)
Trumpets and Flugelhorns: Juraj Bartoš (SK), Kornél Fekete-Kovács (HU), Ádám Gráf (HU), Ondrej Juraši (SK)
Trombones: Richard Šanda (CZ), Jan Jirucha (CZ), Bartłomiej Golec (PL), Miklós Csáthy (HU - bass trombone)
Rhythm Section: Ľuboš Šrámek (SK) – piano, Tomáš Baroš (CZ) – double bass, Marián Ševčík (SK) – drums, Mateusz Szczypka (PL) – guitar, Matúš Jakabčic (SK) – conductor, guitar
Organization and Partners
The competition is organized by Nanosymphony, o.z. [www.nanosymphony.eu], in cooperation with our esteemed partners:
Jazzfest Brno [www.jazzfestbrno.cz]
Modern Art Orchestra [mao.hu]
Dixie Club – the Wielkopolska Association of Traditional Jazz [oldjazzfestival.pl]
The project is proudly supported by the Visegrad Fund [www.visegradfund.org].
This event builds on the acclaimed success of the inaugural Visegrad Jazz Summit 2024, held in Přerov, Czech Republic. In 2026, the project reaches a new milestone, bringing together the Visegrad Jazz Orchestra (VJO) and the legendary "Father of Slovak Jazz," Peter Lipa, for an extraordinary musical collaboration.
The Creative Process
To ensure an artistically rich and cohesive experience, all performers will gather for intensive rehearsals prior to the concert. This creative residency focuses on fine-tuning the ensemble’s performance and mastering complex arrangements, blending the virtuosity of the orchestra with Peter Lipa’s iconic vocal expression.
Concert Programme Highlights:
The Future of Jazz: A major highlight of the evening will be the announcement of the winners of the Visegrad Jazz Composition Contest 2026. The audience will have the exclusive opportunity to hear the premiere of the three winning compositions, showcasing the creativity of the next generation of jazz composers.
Award Ceremony: Presentation of the competition results and the awarding of financial prizes to the talented winners.
Masters at Work: A performance of original compositions by the orchestra’s professional members and a curated selection of repertoire featuring Peter Lipa.
This balanced format fosters intergenerational dialogue and artistic exchange, offering the audience a diverse and compelling musical experience that bridges the gap between emerging talent and established legends.
Alongside special guests Peter Lipa and Martin Valihora, a first-class ensemble of performers from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland will gather on stage. The confirmed performers include:
Saxophones and Woodwinds: Kristóf Bacsó (HU), Marek Kotača (CZ), Ondřej Štveráček (CZ), Grzech Piotrowski (PL), Erik Rothenstein (SK)
Trumpets and Flugelhorns: Juraj Bartoš (SK), Kornél Fekete-Kovács (HU), Ádám Gráf (HU), Ondrej Juraši (SK)
Trombones: Richard Šanda (CZ), Jan Jirucha (CZ), Bartłomiej Golec (PL), Miklós Csáthy (HU - bass trombone)
Rhythm Section: Ľuboš Šrámek (SK) – piano, Tomáš Baroš (CZ) – double bass, Marián Ševčík (SK) – drums, Mateusz Szczypka (PL) – guitar, Matúš Jakabčic (SK) – conductor, guitar
Organization and Partners
The competition is organized by Nanosymphony, o.z. [www.nanosymphony.eu], in cooperation with our esteemed partners:
Jazzfest Brno [www.jazzfestbrno.cz]
Modern Art Orchestra [mao.hu]
Dixie Club – the Wielkopolska Association of Traditional Jazz [oldjazzfestival.pl]
The project is proudly supported by the Visegrad Fund [www.visegradfund.org].
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Where is it happening?
Stredisko kultúry BA Nové Mesto, Vajnorská 1308/21, 831 03 Bratislava, Slovensko, Bratislava, Slovakia
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