Passo Avanti Trailer (live from Tonhalle Zürich)

Passo Avanti offers a unique and refreshing mixture of classical music and jazz, flavored with a number of other musical ingredients. By combining the intimacy of chamber music with elements of improvisation, classical music is simultaneously taken back to its roots and one step forward at the same time, producing smooth transitions with subtle hues and wide arches bridging musical styles.
One key ingredient is the novel instrumentation. Similar to that of a string quartet, it allows for playing in the classical idiom as well as swinging like a jazz band. All the musicians were trained in both classical and jazz styles, and the crossover process is deeply rooted inside every one of them.
The result is charming, original and humorous. It innovates but pays respectful homage to the old masters. Refined arrangements are subtly punctuated by mature improvisations, combining virtuosity with seeming effortlessness and wit. The final live track on the album is proof of Passo Avanti's ability to infect audiences with their love for all music.

Mario Korunic, violin
Alexander von Hagke, clarinets and flute
Vlado Grizelj, guitar
Eugen Bazijan, cello

Pieces heard in the trailer:
-Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Händel)
-Fantasie in d-Moll (Mozart)
-Badinerie (J.S.Bach)
-Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka (J.Strauss 2nd)
-Kanon in D-Dur (Pachelbel)