Jena, June 17, 2026 – Next Sunday, June 21, 2026, Villa Rosenthal invites you to an extraordinary event. Under the title “Zeichen & Klänge,” contemporary music and visual arts merge into a synesthetic total work of art.
- Event: “Zeichen & Klänge” (Concert & Live Calligraphy)
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Location: Villa Rosenthal, Mahlmannweg 1, 07743 Jena
- Participating Associations: Jazz im Paradies e.V. and Lese-Zeichen e.V.
- Artists: Olga Reznichenko (Piano) & Silvio Colditz (Calligraphy)
A Dialogue Between Sound and Ink
At the heart of the evening is the interplay between acoustic and visual impulses. Renowned pianist and composer Olga Reznichenko, considered one of the defining voices of modern European jazz, provides the musical foundation. Her works combine influences of classical modernism, minimalist structures, and the openness of contemporary jazz. Complex soundscapes emerge, ranging from delicate nuances to energetic, powerful passages.
Parallel to Reznichenko’s piano playing, calligrapher Silvio Colditz performs live on stage. His delicate characters are created in synchronization with the music. To make this fleeting creative process tangible for the audience, the artist’s work is transmitted in real-time via projection onto a screen. Music and visual art thus enter into a direct, synchronous connection.
Atmospheric Venue
The historic Villa Rosenthal provides the perfect setting for this intimate art project. The house’s history-steeped ambiance and the acoustic conditions of the concert hall favor a concentrated atmosphere in which the nuances of the music and the rhythm of the pen strokes can unfold optimally.
🏛️ History & Culture: Villa Rosenthal
Villa Rosenthal was built in the late 19th century and became the property of the city of Jena through the legacy of the Jewish couple Clara and Eduard Rosenthal. Today, the carefully restored building serves as a socio-cultural center, exhibition venue, and literary salon. It functions as a vibrant meeting point for art, science, and civic engagement in the city on the Saale.
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Jazz and Calligraphy at Villa Rosenthal
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