Schneeberger & Bakanic
Avanti Avanti

Diknu Schneeberger is one of the world's most skilled guitarists in the tradition of Gypsy Swing. By a happy coincidence, his musical paths crossed with those of the Austrian accordion virtuoso Christian Bakanic. The result is the debut album "Avanti Avanti" in quartet constellation.

In a matter of seconds, the quartet enchants with their refreshing alpine swing. In the foreground, however, is always the interplay of catchy melodies and virtuosity of the Viennese musicians in their compositions. "Avanti Avanti" is a successful mixture of Gypsy Swing, Balkan Jazz, and new folk music. It becomes crystal clear after the first few chords: this quartet knows how to enchant the heart and the ear at the same time.

Michael Heltau
Lyrics

Shortly before his 90th birthday, the last CD is released - a recited collection of his favorite poetry. On a lovingly designed double CD, Michael Heltau puts the word in the foreground for over 100 minutes. But the 93 texts cannot be performed entirely without music and so there are occasional small musical quotations from the Viennese theater musicians.

He meets his audience on a heartfelt level and makes them laugh, but also makes them think and awakens long-forgotten memories of the stressful everyday life. Sensuality is preferred to big names and so you can experience how Michael Heltau approaches the seemingly inconspicuous with the utmost seriousness. In terms of both content and language, text is fluidly attached to text so that everything merges into one big whole. “Lyrics” is a poetic collection for fans to get to know Michael Heltau between the lines or to immerse themselves in the magic of literature through magnificently chosen words, because you can't do without them. You can't do without literature. You can't do it without Heltau.

Guru & Friends
Kreisler 101

Georg Kreisler was a great composer and poet who, alongside Helmut Qualtinger and Gerhard Bronner, shaped Viennese cabaret for many years. On the occasion of his 101st birthday, the Viennese multi-instrumentalist Guru has invited old acquaintances and new friends to celebrate the late grand seigneur's unround birthday together. Among them are Heinz Ditsch, Tini Kainrath, Wolf Bachofner, Agnes Palmisano, Christian Bakanic, Peter Havlicek, Robert Kolar, and many more.

The 12 songs of the album include the classics of the master of polished words, long-forgotten treasures, and well-aged songs, which are today more relevant than ever. "Kreisler 101" is a gift to the birthday boy and at the same time the introductory course for new Kreisler fans.