Geysir Quartett

Founded in 2022 by pianist and composer Hajo Wiesemann, the Geysir Quartett is dedicated to a new form of chamber music that transcends genre boundaries. By expanding musical vocabulary and instrumental sound possibilities, the quartet broadens the expressive range of contemporary ensemble playing. The four musicians move effortlessly between jazz, global chamber music, experimental improvisation, and pop. Their music – including compositions by all four members – combines high energy with the intensity of intimate, quiet moments, creating a deeply engaging and inspiring concert experience.

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The Geysir Quartett

Combining contemporary chamber music, improvisation, and an exceptional instrumentation, the Geysir Quartett creates a captivating concert experience. Its music moves between compositional precision and spontaneous freedom, forming a palpable connection between structure and openness. Clear musical narratives, vibrant dynamics, and compelling rhythms make the music both complex and accessible.

Ensemble
Salome Amend · Marimba & Percussion
Sandra Klinkhammer · Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Vocals
Christoph König · Violin, Viola
Hajo Wiesemann · Piano

The quartet’s distinctive instrumentation gives rise to a unique sound aesthetic – at times floating and minimalistic, at others impulsive and driving. Each concert is a one-of-a-kind event in which music emerges, transforms, and enters into a living dialogue with the audience.

Salome Amend (marimba & percussion), Sandra Klinkhammer (clarinet & vocals), Christoph König (violin), and Hajo Wiesemann (piano & composition) blend their individual musical voices into an ensemble that unites chamber-musical refinement with powerful expressiveness.