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Join us for a special Christmas concert featuring Austrian musicians Jakob Steinkellner and Tomáš Novák. Combining the Styrian accordion, violin, and vocals, Jakob and Tomáš blend Alpine traditions with classical music, pop, and Christmas melodies.
The program features original compositions, newly interpreted Christmas pieces, festive folk songs, and unique arrangements ranging from contemplative chorales to lively classics. Works by great composers are reimagined in unexpected ways, taking the audience on a musical journey from the snow-covered Alps to North America. Join us for an evening filled with warmth, virtuosity, and the timeless spirit of Christmas.
Doors open at 6:15 PM. The event starts at 7:00 PM.
Enjoy a glass of mulled wine after the concert.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Jakob Steinkellner
Jakob Steinkellner is an internationally acclaimed musician and educator whose artistic focus lies on the accordion and the Styrian harmonica. He completed his bachelor's and master's degrees with distinction at the Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz, specializing in concert performance, instrumental pedagogy, music-making with people with disabilities, and folk music.
Alongside his instrumental teaching activities, he headed the folk music program at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich until 2023. His expertise has taken him to renowned conservatories around the world, including institutions in Peru, Vietnam, Japan, Tunisia, and the Philippines.
As a soloist and ensemble musician, Steinkellner performed more than 200 concerts in over 30 countries between 2023 and 2025. His work combines traditional roots with innovative, contemporary approaches.
Tomáš Novák
Tomáš Novák works as a musician, composer, and performer in Austria and beyond. Classically trained, he studied jazz violin with Andi Schreiber at the Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz. His violin playing spans a wide range of styles, from contemporary and classical music to swing, folk music, and free improvisation.
He is a member of several ensembles, including Hot Club du Nax, Duo Novak/Schuberth, Lizard Ensemble, CCJOP, and Falb/Todorovski/Novak. In addition, he is a passionate singer-songwriter and performs his chanson program Aus der Schuhschachtel.