When does the concert take place?

The Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet plays on Saturday, April 17, 2027. The concert starts at 8:00 PM.

When does the entrance open?

The entrance to the Bechersaal starts at 7:00 PM.

How much does a ticket cost?

A regular ticket for free seating costs 24 euros. Discounts are available for trainees and students, youths up to 16 years, and members with ID.

Where does the concert take place?

The venue is the Bechersaal of the Becher restaurant at St.-Nikolaus-Straße 25, 95445 Bayreuth.

What music can the audience expect?

The quartet combines contemporary jazz, storytelling, poetic texts, subtle folk aesthetics, and free improvisation.

Who is part of the Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet?

In addition to Fabienne Ambuehl, Matt Ridley plays bass, Jon Scott plays drums, and Tom Ollendorff plays guitar.

Fabienne Ambuehl live in Bayreuth

Name: Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet
Start: 2027-04-17T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-04-17T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Gaststätte Becher, Bechersaal

Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet brings poetic contemporary jazz to Bayreuth

On Saturday, April 17, 2027, the Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet will transform the Bechersaal in Bayreuth into a resonance space for urban pulse, poetic depth, and improvised energy. The Swiss pianist, singer, and composer presents music from her award-winning album Thrive – a concert experience that blends contemporary jazz, storytelling, and subtle folk aesthetics.

Between Urban Sound and Nature Poetry

Fabienne Ambuehl processes in her music questions of belonging, home, and the relationship of humans to nature. Her playing combines clearly contoured melodies with open harmonies and a dynamic dramaturgy. Pianistic precision, an expressive voice, and free improvisation merge into a stage performance that feels both concentrated and immediate.

A Quartet with Luminous Interaction

Ambuehl is accompanied by an outstanding British lineup: Matt Ridley on bass, Jon Scott on drums, and Tom Ollendorff on guitar. Ridley's bass lines give depth to the compositions, while Scott drives the urban pulse with dynamic conducting on drums. Ollendorff's shimmering guitar textures expand the sound with atmospheric colors and finely tuned contrasts.

Thrive: Excellent Music with a Unique Signature

The album Thrive was awarded Jazz Recording of the Year at the Presto Music Awards in 2025. The international jazz press praised Ambuehl's crystal-clear voice, her compositional independence, and the precise interplay of the band. Texts by Emily Dickinson and D. H. Lawrence meet original compositions, where orchestration, rhythm, and linguistic melody are closely intertwined.

Live Jazz in the Bechersaal

The concert will take place as a club concert in the Bechersaal of the Becher restaurant. The intimate setting creates short distances between the stage and the audience, making every nuance of the acoustics audible: the touch of the piano, the breathing drums, the warm bass, and the open soundscapes of the guitar. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the concert begins at 8:00 PM.

The Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet promises a live atmosphere full of energy, precision, and emotional mobility. Those who wish to experience contemporary jazz with poetic language, virtuosic improvisation, and intense audience atmosphere should discover this evening live in the Bechersaal.