For the third time running, the four-day Musikmesse Festival parallel to the Musikmesse fair is set to make Frankfurt a mecca for music lovers from around the world.
The multi-faceted program includes appearances by artists such as Albert Hammond, Asaf Avidan, Curse, Dionne Warwick, En Vogue, Gino Vanelli and Brian Downey’s Alive And Dangerous. As the official Musikmesse opening concert, the grand finale of the International German Piano Award will be held in the ‘Alte Oper’ concert hall two days before the fair begins, on April 9. A full list of events can be found here.
“From classic and jazz, via rock and pop, to electronic sounds, the Musikmesse Festival presents the complete spectrum of music. The four-day, all-embracing musical experience has developed into a component part of the Musikmesse fair and the cultural scene in Frankfurt. For this, we owe a vote of thanks to our many supporters who join forces with us to organize the event – from officials of the City of Frankfurt, via venue operators, to our partners from the culture and music industry,” says Detlef Braun, member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt.
“More than ever before, the Exhibition Centre will be the venue for concerts ranging from a piano recital to a headliner evening,” says festival director Wolfgang Weyand. “In this connection, we are delighted about the great exhibitor response to new formats, such as the Piano Stage.”
All Musikmesse visitors will be given a Festival wristband, with which they can attend Musikmesse Festival events at a special reduced price or, in some cases, free of charge. Additionally, the Festival wristband is available from the box office of many participating venues.
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