KlangFarben — Jazz in the Cathedral
Jazz in a colourfully lit Gothic hall space
About KlangFarben Jazz
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Jazz under Gothic Vaults
The "KlangFarben. Jazz im Dom" series unites two very different worlds: the late Gothic hall space of Greifswald Cathedral of St. Nicholas from the 14th century and the free language of jazz. During the concerts, the cathedral is bathed in coloured light and filled with music — a sensory encounter of architecture, light, and sound.
Two Concerts 2026
The 2026 season includes two concerts: On August 29th at 6 PM, the ensemble "catfish row" with Anett Levander (vocals, percussion), Christian Raake (saxophone, flute), and Dirk Steglich (bass clarinet) will perform music by George Gershwin and Duke Ellington in a reduced, sensual interpretation. On October 31st at 8 PM, Gabriel Rosenbach (trumpet, flugelhorn) and Tobias Altripp (piano) will present their own compositions, jazz standards, works by Chick Corea, and contemporary pieces.
Acoustics and Atmosphere
The hall-like cathedral with its slender columns and high vault lends the concerts an extraordinary acoustic depth. The coloured lighting — orange, blue, violet — changes the mood in the church space depending on the programme segment.
Local Context
Greifswald is part of the Vorpommern-Greifswald district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The Cathedral of St. Nicholas, with its distinctive tower, has shaped the silhouette of the Hanseatic city since the 14th century — and today, alongside the Greifswald Bach Week and Organ Summer, it is a central venue for "KlangFarben. Jazz im Dom".
KlangFarben Jazz — edition 2026
The 2026 KlangFarben season in Greifswald Cathedral features two concerts:
August 29, 2026, 6 PM — catfish row. Anett Levander (vocals, percussion), Christian Raake (saxophone, flute), and Dirk Steglich (bass clarinet) interpret George Gershwin and Duke Ellington in a stripped-down, sensual rendition.
October 31, 2026, 8 PM — Rosenbach/Altripp. Gabriel Rosenbach (trumpet, flugelhorn) and Tobias Altripp (piano) play their own compositions such as "Zuversicht" and "Die Geschichte eines verwunschenen Waldes" (The Story of an Enchanted Forest), jazz standards, works by Chick Corea, and contemporary pieces.
Programme KlangFarben Jazz 2026
Concert 1 — August 29, 2026, 6 PM
- Ensemble: catfish row
- Anett Levander (vocals, percussion)
- Christian Raake (saxophone, flute)
- Dirk Steglich (bass clarinet)
- Program: Gershwin and Ellington
Concert 2 — October 31, 2026, 8 PM
- Gabriel Rosenbach (trumpet, flugelhorn)
- Tobias Altripp (piano)
- Program: Own compositions, jazz standards, Chick Corea, contemporary pieces
Highlights KlangFarben Jazz 2026
- Colourfully lit Gothic hall space as concert venue
- Catfish row with Gershwin and Ellington
- Rosenbach/Altripp with Chick Corea and original works
- Single price of 10 Euros per concert
Prices KlangFarben Jazz 2026
Admission 10 Euros per concert. Advance sales via MVTicket.de, box office at the Cathedral.
Practical information — KlangFarben Jazz
Getting There
Approx. 12 minutes walk from Greifswald Central Station to the Cathedral. Parking available in the city centre, car park at Mühlentor.
Tickets
Admission 10 Euros per concert. Advance sales via MVTicket.de, box office at the Cathedral.
Note
It can be cool in the Cathedral — warm clothing is recommended. Seating in the fixed church pews.
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Where it takes place KlangFarben Jazz
Dom St. Nikolai Greifswald
Domstraße 54, 17489 Greifswald