Photo: © Juliane Schütz

RENAUD GARCIA FONS [F]

When Renaud Garcia-Fons picks up the double bass, a world is created that you wouldn't think possible. He is a virtuoso, a sound magician, a border crosser. Thanks to the high fifth string, his melodic flights of fancy are almost reminiscent of a viola. Rhythmic finesse, paired with influences from flamenco and world music and the use of loops, make for rousing grooves. Sometimes thunderous and earthy, sometimes as delicate as a breeze - his music is moving. Every note is handmade and his incredible joy of playing always shines through. A solo concert with Renaud Garcia-Fons is pure magic and shows what music can be when a master makes his instrument sing.